With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, it’s that time of the year again when we celebrate the luck of the Irish. No plans of heading outdoors? You can still enjoy the festivity at home with our quick and simple St Patrick’s Day celebration ideas.
Whether you’re looking to host a festive gathering with friends and family or simply want to embrace the spirit of the holiday, we’ve got you covered with plenty of fun and creative ideas on how to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at home and revel in all things green!
So, grab a pint of Guinness and get in on the fun to have a happy St Patrick’s Day!
DIY Shamrock Decorations
From incorporating green tablecloths and napkins to shamrock garlands and wreaths, explore the DIY route to bring in an Irish charm to your living space and fully embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day.
- Shamrock balloons: Give your living area a pop of green by decorating it with shamrock shaped balloons. Simply inflate 3 to 4 heart shaped green balloons and tie them together to form a three-leaf clover shape. Use them over a treat table, photo wall, or any other area to endow it with a festive vibe.
- Shamrock Streamers: Planning to set a cheery tone to your St Patrick’s Day party decorations? Cut out a few emerald and green streamers in shamrock shape and string them on your plain walls, doors and windows.
- Garland Banner: Collect a variety of green construction paper and trace designs of shamrocks and four-leaf clovers onto them. Cut them precisely and punch holes on the left and right side of each cutout. Take a decorative gold string and thread the paper cutouts onto the cord, spacing them out evenly. Hang the garland around your party space for a festive touch that’s sure to impress your guests.
Irish Table Spread
A table spread can make or break the impact of your party’s aesthetic. While you don’t have to be a full-time designer to pull off St Patrick’s Day table decorations, make sure your spread does its part in representing the themes of the holiday.
- Green Table Runner: Place a green table runner on your party table and deck it with decadent treats and other St Patty’s Day party food delectables for your guests to savour.
- Green Plaid & Checks: Incorporating tablecloths, chair covers or table covers in green plaid, or combination of green & white checkered print helps add a flair to St. Patrick’s Day decorations.
- Pot of Gold: Use streamers to create a rainbow with a pot of gold above the table and fill it with sweet treats, rainbow cupcakes, candies with golden wrappers and shamrock cookies to surprise your young guests.
Explore Traditional Irish Recipes
What’s better way to honor Ireland’s rich cuisine than to indulge in some traditional Irish meals? From scrumptious stews to sweet treats, there are plenty of mouthwatering delicacies to choose from. Some of these dishes are:
- Shepherd’s pie: A casserole with a hearty and flavourful combination of cooked meat and vegetables – topped with mashed potatoes. Further, baked in the oven until turned brown for that crispy crunch.
- Irish Boxty: This iconic Irish potato pancake is made with mashed and grated potatoes. Just whisk potatoes with flour, egg and milk. Season it with salt and pepper and fry the mixture in patties on both sides until golden brown.
- Colcannon: To make this super quick recipe, take some mashed potatoes. Season them with salt, pepper and mace. Add nicely chopped boiled leeks and milk. Stir in green cabbage and cook until the mixture is pale green in colour. Pour some melted butter and relish the creamy colcannon!
- Soda Bread: Dense yet soft, soda bread is made with baking soda and not yeast. Whisk buttermilk, egg, flour, sugar, baking soda, and some salt together in a bowl. Cut cold butter into the mixture for that flaky texture and bring the dough together. Score the dough with a knife and bake until golden brown.
St Patrick Day Movie Marathon
Staying in for St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the holiday with some festive movies. Plan a movie marathon of classic Irish films with your friends while enjoying some green-coloured drinks and snacks.
Don’t forget to unsheathe BBQ covers and spread some cushions with attractive cushion & pillow covers on for that perfect theatre experience under the starry sky. Just snuggle up in a blanket and indulge in your favourite movie.
Like feel-good movies? We recommend “The Commitments,” “Once,” and “Killing Bono.” If planning for something more historical and thematic, “The Wind that Shakes the Barley” best serves the occasion. You can even host a virtual trip to Ireland and explore the exotic beauty of the country.
Go for “Green” Charity
Get active this year St Patrick’s Day and locate “green” charities around your locality that support the environment. Initiate fundraising campaigns or organize events such as St Patrick’s Day parade, marathon or Irish dance or costume competition to raise fund and donate to the charity.
Cheer to Beers & Brews!
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Australia calls for going big with the brews. Set up a bar aside your blazing BBQ and treat your loved ones to their favorite drink. Keep their preferences in mind and serve in green pint glasses to tie in the festivities. For some quick inspiration, here are some lucky St. Patrick’s Day picks:
- Stouts: Dark, rich and creamy stouts like Guinness are without a doubt the most popular choice on this holiday, and add a touch of Irish authenticity to your party.
- Lagers: If warm spring weather has arrived in your area, a light lager will be a delicious option for those looking to cool down.
- Red Ales: Malty, balanced, and with just a hint of caramel sweetness, these ales can serve as a wonderful taste contrast to heavier stouts.
- Black and Tan: Take it up a notch and serve a black-and-tan; the different densities of Bass Ale and Guinness allow for the perfect pour.
Don’t forget to use custom tarps to reduce the damage done by clumsy drinkers.
Spread the “Luck”
Make your event one to remember by giving your guests an item to take home. This Irish holiday gives you several options for your guest’s special keepsake. A prime theme to work off is the idea of “lucky charms”.
Something as simple as a gold coin, a little leprechaun hat, or a shamrock plush will do enough by letting your guests know you care. For a more practical approach, give out beer glasses, koozies, sunglasses, and more, all of which can easily be tied to the holiday, even if simply by being green.
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