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Green beer and bar crawls might come to mind whenever St. Paddy's Day is mentioned, but this special holiday actually has more to offer kids and the entire family than you might think — it is a holiday full of rainbows and leprechauns, after all!
This March 17, plan an entire day celebrating the luck of the Irish with fun St Patrick's Day activities, including St. Patrick's Day crafts, St. Patrick's Day games, tasty Irish desserts, and trying to stepdance in your living room (we wish you luck — unless you're a pro, of course). We've rounded up some of the best ideas for the holiday below — all magical in their own right — to get everyone in the spirit of the holiday beyond the activities your kids inevitably have planned at school.
Oh, and whether you're Irish or not, don't forget to wear lots of green for the luckiest day of the year (or else get pinched!)
Check out GoodHousekeeping.com's St. Patrick's Day Guide for even more festive ideas.
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Plant Shamrocks
Why not start an annual St. Paddy's Day tradition of planting shamrocks in your backyard, or growing them as house plants? Not only are these clovers perfectly festive for the holiday, they also last longer than a sack of green candy.
Get Creative Doing St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
Host a St. Patrick’s Day Party or Brunch
Even though St. Paddy's Day falls on a Tuesday this year, it doesn't mean you shouldn't get to enjoy a festive get-together for the holiday! Gather friends and family for yummy treats and fun games — and don't forget the festive party decorations, of course.
Test Your Luck Playing a St. Paddy’s Game
Learn the History Behind St. Patrick’s Day
Go to a St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Get out your favorite green shirt and head over to your local St. Patrick's Day parade. Festivities usually last way after the parade is over, so prepare for a full day of excitement.
Bake Soda Bread
A traditional (and yummy) Irish specialty, soda bread adds a festive flair to every St. Patrick's Day celebration. Whether you make it more like cake or actual bread, it's delicious and a great way for kids to develop cooking skills.
Create a Special Playlist
Make a Traditional Irish Meal
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