Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17 in honor of Ireland's patron saint. This celebration celebrates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and also celebrates Irish heritage and culture. St. Day Patrick is now celebrated by people all over the world, Irish and non-Irish alike, with green food, green drinks and all things green. The following are some guidelines on how to celebrate St. Patrick in Irish style!
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Method 1 of 2: Preparing for the Celebration
Step 1. Use green color
You don't have to wear a sweater with a big shamrock on it. (Though it definitely helps you stand out.) The great thing about this holiday is that you're free to look as simple or as wild as you want. St. Day T-shirt Patrick has become a common garment worn with pride. Consider the following suggestions when choosing what to wear:
- A green T-shirt with Irish-related words you can choose from, for example, “Kiss me, I'm Irish!” It should be noted that no native Irish over the age of ten will be caught wearing one of these T-shirts. T-shirts with Irish beer brands like Harp or Guinness are more welcome.
- For those who are passionate about celebrating St. Patrick, try buying or making a leprechaun costume, complete with white stockings, a green hat, and a fake (or real!) red beard.
- If you keep coming to work on March 17, you can still get that festive spirit up by wearing something green as your work attire. Try a green striped polo shirt or green collared shirt, green tie or shamrock pattern, or green socks and underwear for St. Patrick.
Step 2. Accessories
Buttons, pins, and jewelry are great ways to complete the look. On St. Patrick, it's all become a way of expressing the fun part of fashion. Nothing too obtrusive or outlandish. Buttons inscribed with clever (or not so clever) words are also welcome. Little shamrock pins are a nice and simple way to express your support for St. Patrick.
- It is a tradition in Ireland for all who attend the parade and generally celebrate St. Patrick to put on a small set of Shamrocks that are pinned to your shirt (in the same place as the usual pins).
- Dying your hair or your pet's fur a bright green is also a great way to stand out. Make sure you use non-toxic dyes.
- It is also common to see the faces of children (and sometimes adults) painted on St. Patrick, especially if they attend the parade. The cute shamrock on the cheek is a popular choice, as are the full-face painted green, white and orange Irish flags.
Step 3. Learn some Irish words and phrases
Irish have their own distinct dialect of English, so if you want to sound like a real Irishman on St. Patrick, try including the following Hiberno-English (Irish English) words in your conversation:
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What's the craic?
This phrase can mean "How are you doing?" or “What are you doing?” or "How are you?" and used in informal situations. Craic (Fun) is the most important word in the Irish language and can be used to describe that you enjoy an event or activity, such as "How was the party? fun!)" Use "craic" in the right context and you'll be welcomed by Irish people.
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Grand (Great).
Grand is another multifunctional word in Hiberno-English. This word does not mean great or impressive, but rather translates as “good” or “great” depending on the context. "I'm grand" is a completely acceptable answer to the question "How are you? (How are you?)" and means the person is in good shape. If you ask an Irishman, “How did the exam go? (How was the test?)" and he replied with “It was grand. (The test was okay.)” which means that the test went smoothly, not great, but not messy either.
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Eejit (Idiot).
Eejit is basically an Irish word meaning idiot. If someone does something silly or stupid, you can comment "Ah yes big eejit! (Ah you idiot!)" This is not meant to offend, but is used to tease someone jokingly.
Step 4. Learn Irish Dance
Irish dance is a popular step dance form both in Ireland and around the world. Not only will this impress people that you can do Irish dance, but it's also a fun way to increase your flexibility and burn calories! You can learn Irish dance by taking classes in your area or by copying some great Irish dance videos and tutorials online. Do some great moves and moves the next time you attend an Irish dance event and no one will question your Irish statement.
- Get some friends together and learn the céilí (kay-lee) dance - an Irish social dance that can be performed by at least two people and up to sixteen people.
- If your dancing is good enough, you can compete in the many “feiseanna” or Irish dance competitions that are held around the world. Better yet, you can volunteer to dance in the St. Upcoming Patrick!
Step 5. Learn a bit of St. Day history
Patrick. St. Day Patrick's Day has been celebrated as a religious holiday in Ireland for over a thousand years, and St. Patrick's only began to be recognized as a celebration of Irish culture and heritage in the 1970s. St. Day Patrick was named in honor of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. There are many versions of the story about St. Patrick, but:
- Most sources agree that the name St. The real Patrick is Maewyn Succat. They also agree that Maewyn was kidnapped and sold into slavery at the age of 16 and, to help himself survive slavery, he turned to God.
- Six years after his arrest, St. Patrick escaped from slavery to France, where he became a priest, and then the second Bishop of Ireland. He spent the next 30 years establishing schools, churches, and monasteries throughout the country. He led to widespread acceptance of Christianity by the natives who were pagans.
- St. Patrick is thought to have used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), to explain how three individual units can become part of one body. His congregants began wearing shamrocks while attending services at his church. Today, "wearing green" on St. Patrick symbolizes spring, shamrock and Ireland.
Method 2 of 2: On Celebration Day
Step 1. Go to Ireland
What better way to celebrate a classic Irish holiday than by visiting the land of Saints and Scholars! Dublin, the capital of Ireland, usually holds a five-day festival to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and is the site of the St. Patrick's Day parade. The greatest and greatest Patrick in Ireland. The city of Dublin comes alive during the festival - thousands of tourists flock to the city and the bars are full of people, both visitors and locals, all eager to "flood the shamrock". So if you want to celebrate St. Patrick in true Irish style this is the place to be!
- Alternatively, you can head to the countryside to escape Dublin's touristy streets and experience St. The calmer but more genuine Patrick. Most cities will hold some kind of parade - the quality varies from good to bad - but the real reason to go is to enjoy the lively bar scene, where you can enjoy high quality traditional and contemporary Irish tunes surrounded by a real Irish crowd!
- As mentioned above, thousands of tourists flock to Ireland every March, so it's advisable to book flights and accommodation well in advance, to prevent skyrocketing prices and disappointment.
Step 2. Eat traditional Irish food
Beer and spirits aren't the only good things from Ireland to eat. Corned beef, cabbage and lamb stew accompanied by traditional Irish soda bread is a delicious way to “keep the celebration authentic Irish.” Potatoes are the most Irish thing you can get, and are one of the staples of the Irish diet.
- Traditional Irish food includes bangers and mash, colcannon, salami (pork stew) and cabbage, stew, boxty, Shepherd's Pie, potatobread and black pudding.
- In Ireland, St. Patrick is usually celebrated by eating foods like pink bacon or delicious grilled chicken. It should be noted that corned beef and cabbage are more of an Irish-American tradition than a native Irish tradition.
Step 3. Install some Irish songs
Ireland has a long history of music, and a lot of good music comes from Ireland. Traditional, folk and Celtic Irish pub tunes might just get you into the spirit of St. Patrick! You can play Irish tunes at home, listen on the radio (some stations will broadcast St. Patrick's Day specifics) or find out about Irish bands or musicians playing in your area.
- Find a CD compilation of traditional Irish songs or download a few singles from the internet. You should be able to easily find traditional Irish songs by musicians such as The Chieftains, The Dubliners, Planxty, and Clannad.
- If you don't like traditional songs, don't forget the many contributions Irish musicians have made to the world of rock and pop. Think U2, Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy, and The Cranberries.
- Alternatively, you can try your hand at playing traditional Irish instruments, such as the tin whistle, bodhrán, harp, violin or uilleann pipes. However, you probably won't come up with a great melody if this is your first time playing these instruments!
Step 4. Visit or participate in a local parade
If you can't make it to the five-day festival in Dublin, Ireland, check out the local scene. Many of the parades feature the best local dance troupes, marching bands, acrobats, and musicians as well as spectacular themed processions and brightly costumed participants. You can enjoy the parade as a spectator or contact your local parade organizing committee to get involved.
- There are many ways to participate in your local parade. You can dress up and march in the parade, help design the costume or procession, or help with parade arrangements. St. Day Patrick's is a holiday as well as a community celebration - so get involved!
- While smaller towns are unlikely to have parades, many large cities such as New York City, Boston, St. Louis, San Francisco, Chicago, London, Montreal, and Sydney held great celebrations.
- Savannah, GA hosts the second largest parade in the United States, while of all the states in the United States, Boston has the most residents of Irish descent, by percentage of population, and the St. Patrick in South Boston was recorded as the first time in the world.
Step 5. Check the atmosphere of the bar
Most bars and pubs love St. Patrick, because it is one of the few holidays that is known for a high increase in alcohol consumption, so many will cater to customers with the theme of St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Patrick. You can find special prices on draft beer, food fees, and entry fees. Call your favorite bar and ask if they have any special celebration plans.
- A pub crawl can be a great way to hang out with friends and explore the local pub vibe, especially if there are plenty of Irish bars in your area. Make a list of pubs you want to visit first (if you're ambitious, you can aim for 17 pubs to celebrate March 17!), then make it a rule that everyone has a beer at every pub you visit. Anyone want 17 pints of Guinness?
- It's a shame if you drink Budweiser on St. Patrick, it doesn't matter which hemisphere you are in. If you don't like Guinness (what a shame!), try a glass of Bulmers cider (also called Magners), Smithwick ale, Irish Jameson whiskey, or Irish Bailey cream. Whatever you drink, avoid any green beer.
Step 6. Consider hosting a party at home
If you don't like the bar atmosphere, but still want to celebrate St. Patrick, invite some friends and throw a St. Patrick. Have the party as extreme or casual as you want: force everyone to wear green or let them come in as they please and relax over a beer.
- Consider starting a tradition, such as watching a movie, "The Quiet Man" starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara is a fun option; serve corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew with colcannon (mashed potatoes and cabbage).
- Make green beer and green chocolate chip cookies for your party.
- In Ireland, it is customary for families to gather on St. Patrick, so maybe you can do that too.
Tips
- Green donuts can be a fun treat, especially if you can shape them into a shamrock/clover/clover shape. There are plenty of shops that make these donuts if you prefer to buy rather than make your own.
- March 8-17 is Seachtain na Gaeilge, which means "Irish Sunday". If you're Irish, try to celebrate this week by speaking Irish more often than usual.
- Some people celebrate this day by pinching people who are not wearing green. However, there are a lot of people who don't like being pinched, so be careful!
Warning
- Be respectful. St. Day Patrick's was originally a Catholic feast day and is still judged as such in Ireland. Some people in Ireland, especially in rural areas, still celebrate this feast day by attending mass. Although drinking and partying on St. Patrick is done extensively, it is important to keep this fact in mind as well.
- Remain responsible. Whether you're going to a bar or a friend's place, driving after drinking alcohol is completely "forbidden." Choose someone who can be the driver of your choice in advance, that is, someone who will not drink alcohol and will make sure you get home safely.
