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We Love St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day was first established in 1631 but did not become an official Irish holiday until 1904. The holiday spread to America through Irish Immigrants. The St. Patrick’s Day we celebrate now is due to the desire to honor their Irish heritage.* *History citation BBC Travel A holiday to love:
Festive. The color green, rainbows, shamrocks and clovers, luck and leprechauns, parades, and parties are a few of the ways that people join in celebrating the holiday. Fun treats. Add some color and fun to your day with these delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes. Loved by all. Colorful, flavorful, and perfectly sweet for all of your celebrations!! Those little leprechauns will love any of these lucky goodies.
The History of St. Patrick
St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain back in the 5th century. At the age of 16, he was captured by Irish raiders and sold as a slave in Northern Ireland. He was tasked to be a shepherd, which he did for the next 6 years. He escaped and returned to his family in Britain. After becoming a Catholic priest, he returned to Ireland as a missionary. He spent 30 years spreading and building the church in Ireland. He was so successful because he was able to use Irish culture and traditions to share his gospel message. Irish culture is full of oral legend and myth, so it’s no surprise that the stories of St Patrick became legendary and he was proclaimed a saint.
Best food to celebrate with
If you’re looking for fun St. Patrick’s Day treats and snacks, this is your place. I’ve got everything from Rainbow Fruit Kabobs to Green Shamrock cookies. Some other Irish comfort foods and flavors you may be interested in making include: Some other fun activities include:
Leprechaun trap. It’s said that if you can catch a leprechaun, he is obliged to tell you where his pot of gold is stashed. Set the trap out on the eve of March 16th and give it a try. Wear green. Tradition holds that if you’re not wearing green on March 17, you’ll get pinched. Go green from head to toe, or simply have it as an accent color. Eat green food. On occasion, some mischievous leprechauns have turned our milk green and left a box of Lucky Charms to pour it in. We also love to top cupcakes with a dollop of green frosting. Shamrocks. Hunt for a 4 leaf clover or plant some shamrocks in your garden. Make sweet St Patrick’s Day recipes. There are some specific St Patrick’s Day-themed treats, but it’s really easy to turn almost any treat into one perfect for the holiday. Just make it green or rainbow-colored!
Corned beef hash and cabbage is an Irish American favorite as it stems from the Irish immigrants who first came to America. Serve it with a loaf of Irish soda bread and you’ve got a traditional meal. Guinness Beef Stew or Irish stew are both classic dishes that will warm you right up. Make stew recipes in a slow cooker to produce tender meat. At the end of the day just pour it into a bowl and enjoy. Colcannon is made from Mashed Potatoes and includes mixed greens like cabbage and kale, leeks, and green onions. As well as an ample amount of butter and cream. A delicious Shepherd’s Pie. The filling is traditionally made with ground lamb, seasonings, and vegetables. Add a mashed potato topping and bake in the oven. Boiled bacon and cabbage is typically a slice of salted pork that was soaked overnight and then boiled with cabbage.
Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
We love to celebrate with tasty and festive treats. We tend to lean towards green and rainbows!
Just Slice and Bake!
I’ve always loved slice-and-bake cookies, especially the cute holiday ones. So I thought, why not try and make these St. Patrick’s Day Cookies?! The dough itself comes together in a matter of minutes, and the rest of the process is fairly easy. Waiting for the dough to chill is the most time-consuming part but well worth the wait! Here is the recipe:
Happy St. Patty’s Day!
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