St. Patricks Day celebration alternatives
St. Patrick's Day, often recognized through pots of gold and pints of beer, is a cultural and religious celebration held in honor of St. Patrick — the patron saint of Ireland brought to the Emerald Isle when he was kidnapped and enslaved. The day is celebrated March 17, the day St. Patrick is believed to have died.
It's a day for Irish and Irish Americans to celebrate their heritage. While St. Patrick's Day is often spent in a pub, adorned in green and with a pint or two, this year calls for alternative ways to celebrate.
With many participating in social distancing, here are a few ways to celebrate in the comfort of your own home, including music, a virtual parade and recipes to put you in the spirit.
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Visalia
With St. Patrick's Day parades being cancelled across the country, here's one to participate in virtually. The Visalia Breakfast Lions Club hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Visalia in 2018, courtesy of by You Arts & Culture.
The Kissers
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with some music? Irish rock purveyors the Kissers are one of Wisconsin's best-known and hardest-working music exports.
Face the Music With Irish Singer, Hozier
Hailing from Ireland himself, singer-songwriter Hozier will put you in the St. Patrick's Day spirit, courtesy of PBS NewsHour. Hozier's sophomore album debuted at the top of music charts in 2019, five years after his hit “Take Me to Church.”
Jeffrey Brown met up with the musician in Orlando, Florida, before a stop on his U.S. tour, to talk about how music — even some of his more apocalyptic-seeming tracks — can help us engage with our anxieties. Thanks to Front and Center, you get the full Hozier experience.
Original Fare | Ireland
In this episode courtesy of Original Fare, Kelly surprises her mother with a culinary adventure to their homeland: Ireland. They tour along the picturesque coast to harvest mussels, learn how to make butter, and forage along the way to create the ultimate Ireland feast.
Irish Culture Through Cuisine
Irish Beer Quiz
Every year, Americans gather to toast St. Patrick with a pint of Guinness or even a green beer. But how much do you actually know about the best beers from Ireland? Take this quiz and test your knowledge!
| Irish Soda Bread | Sweet Glazed Corned Beef and Cabbage | Cornbread with Honey |
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| You can't go wrong with Irish Soda Bread courtesy of Martha Bakes. By adding egg, sugar, caraway seeds, and butter to a traditional Irish soda bread recipe, you create a loaf that is fit for a Sunday breakfast or brunch. | This sweet glazed corned beef and cabbage courtesy of Kitchen Explorers is sure to remind you of your Irish roots. Serve it with boiled new or red potatoes and wash it down with green beer or milk. | This cornbread recipe courtesy of Check Please! Chicago won't disappoint, and the honey is a welcomed bonus. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this classic. |
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