Discover quick and easy ways to have a great St. Patrick's day, with games, activities, traditional Irish recipes, and more. Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Make the most of the holiday with these quick and easy ideas.

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2. INTRODUCTION
• St Patrick's Day is one of the most popular
holidays in the US. Everyone is Irish on St.
Patrick’s Day. The large number of Irish
immigrants who helped build America into
what it is today have set their stamp on the
culture.
• Most major cities will have parades and other
events
• Here are 13 steps to a Happy St Patrick's Day.
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3. 1-CLOTHING
• Everyone should wear something green on the
day
• Some people wear a sprig of Shamrock on their
clothes
• Boys and girls interested in Irish dancing
might like to wear their costumes
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4. 2-DECORATIONS
• No house looks complete without St Patrick's
Day decorations, especially if you are hosting a
party
• Get out all your decorations to sort them
• Then buy any new items you need once you see
what you have
• Get fresh shamrock
• Some cheerful spring flowers
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5. 3-ARTS AND CRAFTS
• Kids love arts and crafts
• It is a great way to keep them busy so they don’t go too wild at St
Patrick's Day
• You can also decorate the house with the items they make
• Get out your supplies, find printables and projects online, and see
what they can come up with
• Green will be a popular color
• Shamrocks, leprachauns, pots of gold and rainbows are also popular
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6. 4-FOOD
• No St Patrick's Day would be complete without
some special food
• It could be a nice dinner
• You could also dress up dessert, such as making
a shamrock cake
• If hosting a party, you will need lots of snacks
• Irish food is quick, easy and wholesome,
stressing natural ingredients
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7. 5-DRINK
• If you are hosting a party, a gree punch bowl will work well
• Also consider using clear glass to make the effect even more
striking
• For adults, there is nothing quite like green beer
• Avoid alcohol if there are kids around
• Be sure to have designated drivers
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8. 6-GAMES
• Every St Patrick's Day party will need some games to keep
the children entertained and work off all the sweets they are
sure to eat
• Try pin the face on the leprechaun or getting the gold coin in
the pot
• Try quizzes, treasure hunts and more
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9. 7-ACTIVITIES
• Activities can keep the kids busy for hours
• Try a treasure hunt, St Patrick's Day art contest, talent show,
and more
• Set up an arts and crafts table and let them make projects
they can take home
• Down printables for coloring and cutting out
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10. 8-RECIPES
• If you enjoy cooking, St Patrick's Day-
themed recipes could be for you
• Irish cooking is wholesome and hearty
• Try soda bread, scones, rock cakes and of
course, corned beef and cabbage
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11. 9-DESSERTS
• Every St Patrick's Day party should have at least one
delicious dessert
• Dress up a cake mix by turning it into a shamrock, pot of gold,
decorating it with a rainbow, and more
• Make cookies, cupcakes and cake pops with green, orange,
white and gold as the main colors, or go for a rainbow
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12. 10-FAVOR BAGS
• At the end of the party, give out favors
• You can organize them ahead of time in cute little bags
• Oriental Trading has cheap favors kids love
• Or, let them make projects and take them home with them.
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13. 11-PARTY SUPPLIES
• Throwing a party means paper plates, cups, extra trash bags
and more
• It also means St Patrick's Day colors, themes and other items
for your table display or room décor that can set the tone
• Check your local party store for St Patrick's Day-themed
serving items you can use again and again, like plastic
glasses, platters and more
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14. 12-ST PATRICK'S DAY DVDS
• Have a collection of Irish-themed DVDs that are age-
appropriate. This can give everyone time to chill out so the
kids are not bouncing all over the place
• You can also have a game of charades based on Ireland and
Irish movies
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15. 13-CANDY
• Kids love candy, but it is possible to give your
kids healthier treats.
• Choose healthy options like St Patrick's Day-
themed pens, pads, erasers and so on if you
want a healthier option for the kids who
come to your party
• Your family can enjoy any leftovers, or save
them until next year
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16. CONCLUSION
• St Patrick's Day is an exciting time of year for many people,
especially children
• You don’t want to overspend, but you do want to have a good
time
• Planning ahead means saving time and money
• Start organizing your lists and bargain-hunting, and see what
an awesome St Patrick's Day you can all have together.
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17. FOR MORE INFORMATION
• For more information, visit the St Patrick's Day Spotlight:
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