Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Fun Things to Do With Your Tween on This March 17 Holiday
People have fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day, even if they aren't Irish. Here are some ways that you and your tween can have fun this holiday.
People all over the U.S. will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day on March 17. It seems that any reason to have some holiday fun is good enough for people, even if they aren't Irish. Take a look at some ways that your family can have fun this St. Patrick's Day.
Wear Green
The tradition of wearing green on St. Patrick's Day started a long time ago. It is said that green is the official color of Ireland because of the rolling green hills they have because of the tremendous amount of rain that Ireland receives each year. Old legends are fun to think about and celebrate! Make sure everyone in your household is wearing something green!
Legend of St. Patrick's Day
Tell the story of St. Patrick and how the holiday actually got its name. You will find various dates relating to his story on the Internet, but many of the facts are consistent. Check out some sources at your local library for more facts about St. Patrick.
Make a St. Patrick's Day Craft
Leprechauns are very popular around St. Patrick's Day. Make an absolutely adorable Leprechaun clay pot craft at My Craft Book. This site gives you all of the step-by-step instructions, including a picture of how the craft looks when completed.
St. Patrick's Day Cookie Popsicles
Cook up some green fun with this St. Patrick's Day recipe:
Ingredients:
- Vanilla wafer cookies
- Vanilla icing
- White chocolate morsels
- Green food coloring
- Popsicle sticks
- Green sprinkles
Directions: Spread the bottoms of the vanilla wafer cookies with white icing. Sandwich a Popsicle stick between two cookies. Melt white chocolate morsels either on the stove or in the microwave. Once the morsels have melted, quickly add a few drops of green food coloring to turn the chocolate light green. Dip the cookies into the melted white chocolate. Sprinkle each Popsicle with green sprinkles before the chocolate dries completely.
Watch a Parade
Many people will watch a St. Patrick's Day parade either in person or on television to celebrate the holiday. Just like Christmas and Thanksgiving, you are sure to find large balloons, marching bands, and even a few famous personalities in the mix. One of the biggest parades is the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade held in Ohio.
Make Your Own "Green" Flowers
A day or two before the holiday, place white carnations into a vase of water tinted with a few drops of green food coloring. Make sure you trim the stems before placing them in the water. Watch as your carnations slowly turn green!
Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day!
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