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Irish Blessings and Toasts for St. Patrick's Day

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Sláinte!

No St. Patrick's Day celebration would be complete without an Irish blessing or two to share with friends and loved ones. Imagine that you are standing in the middle of a group with a pint of Guinness in hand... Everyone is expecting something witty or wise to mark the occasion; what will you say? Make sure that you prepared with traditional words for this special day. You can use the Irish sayings shown here to bless a meal, give a toast at your favorite bar, or simply post them online to share with the world.

Blessings

May St. Patrick guard you wherever you go,
and guide you in whatever you do--
and may his loving protection be a blessing to you always.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you!
May you have:
A world of wishes at your command.
God and his angels close to hand.
Friends and family their love impart,
and Irish blessings in your heart!
May the friendships you make,
Be those which endure,
And all of your grey clouds
Be small ones for sure.
And trusting in Him
To Whom we all pray,
May a song fill your heart,
Every step of the way.

Toasts


  • May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.
  • As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.
  • May your troubles be as few and as far apart as my Grandmothers teeth.
  • May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends gathered below never fall out.
  • May the Lord keep you in His hand and never close His fist too tight.
  • May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you.
  • May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings, slow to make enemies, quick to make friends. But rich or poor, quick or slow, may you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.
  • May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.
  • May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, may good luck pursue you each morning and night.
  • May your right hand always be stretched out in friendship and never in want.


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Popular St. Patrick's Day Traditions


St. Patrick's Day is a day of fun for all ages. Part of what makes this day so much fun are the unique traditions that have become a part of our annual celebrations of this special day. If you have ever wondered why we hunt for little fairies guarding pots of gold, read on to learn the history of this and other St. Patrick's Day practices.

Wearing a Shamrock

Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity to the pagans. In the Catholic religion, the Holy Trinity is the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, which Christians know all stem from the same God. The three leaves of the shamrock all connected to the same stem reflect the same three in one configuration. As a part of the St. Patrick's Day celebration, many Irish people wear a bunch of shamrocks on their lapels or caps. If you are wearing a shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day, it means that you can claim good luck or blessings on that day and for the rest of the year.

Drinking Green Beer

Green is an important color symbolizing both Ireland and the renewal of life the comes with the beginning of spring. One of the fun and very popular St. Patrick's Day traditions is the drinking of green ale. Many bars and pubs add green food coloring to their kegs of draft beer on the holiday to serve mugs of tinted beer to their customers. In addition to the green ale, many people also indulge in Irish Cream and Irish Whisky on the day as well. But St. Patrick's Day should be a day of fun for all ages so make sure that the kids get a non-alcoholic alternative such as a nice green lemonade or lemon-lime soda.

Searching for Leprechauns

If you want some good luck to start your day off, invite a Leprechaun to accompany you on your journeys! In Irish mythology, a leprechaun is a type of little elf or fairy said to inhabit the island of Ireland. Many people believe that these cute, fictitious characters can bring you good luck just as shamrocks do. For this reason, many people wear leprechaun pins and other memorabilia on St. Patrick's Day in addition to a shamrock.

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Children's St. Patrick's Day Party Games, Decorations, Food, and More

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St. Patrick's Day parties are lots of fun and in some ways these parties are easier to organise than other parties. People expect to see green, shamrocks, pots of gold, leprechauns and the like. Once there are lots of shamrocks, green, leprechauns and a pot o' gold in the St. Patrick's Day party decorations, party games and party food, it is hard to go wrong. The children love the theme of St. Patrick's Day, so along with some fun games and themed food and drinks, the party should be a great success.

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Non Alcoholic St Patrick's Day Drink Recipes


For many people St. Patrick's Day and alcohol are synonymous. They simply cannot image a St. Paddy's Day party without alcohol, but many people decide to abstain from alcoholic. If you are planning a St. Patrick's Day event, you should consider adding a few non alcoholic beverages to the menu. For example, if your party will include children, it is important to plan on serving a wide variety of non alcoholic beverages in addition to the alcoholic cocktails for the adults.

Or maybe you will decide to host an event that is completely alcohol free altogether. There are number of reasons why an individual or group might decide to host a non alcoholic St. Patrick's Day party. These reasons might include a large number of minors at the party, religious preferences, previous tragedies involving alcohol, or simply lifestyle preferences. Whatever the reason for hosting a non alcoholic party, it is important to plan carefully to ensure it is a great deal of fun for everyone who attends.

To help your planning, here are some ideas for non alcoholic beverages you can serve this St. Patrick's Day:

Non Alcoholic Irish Drink Recipes
Includes tasty ideas such as Shamrock Punch, Emerald Champagne Cocktail, and Chocolate Mint Shakes.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks for St. Patrick's Day
Try unique drinks such as the Magic Green Lantern, Lime Smoothies, or Sage Tea.

St Patrick’s Day Mocktails – Non Alcoholic Drinks Recipes
This site features the St. Patty’s Shamrock Shake, Green Grape Glacier, and Green Party Punch in case you need to serve a crowd.

And for non alcoholic drinks for the rest of the year try these:
Food.com Non-Alcoholic Recipes
Allrecipes.com Non-Alcoholic Punch

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Studying the Life and Celebration of Saint Patrick

The life of a saint if wisely studied will foster saintliness; the life of a hero will lead to heroism. St Patrick was both saint and hero, and yet was beset by infirmities and sins like the weakest. But he overcame and his victory may encourage others.
St. Patrick; His Life and Teaching by Ebenezer Josiah Newell
Studying the life of Saint Patrick is a worthwhile endeavor both because of the historical standpoint and as a way of understanding why the celebration of St. Patrick Day is so popular. One way to do this is to by reading books on Irish culture and history. A good source of such materials is Google Books. The Google database contains a massive library of scanned books. Google Book Search is a very useful tool for finding and downloading books in the public domain. Below you will find a selection of books you can use to learn more about St. Patrick and the traditions surrounding his holiday.



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Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day



Celebrations of March 17th as St. Patrick's Day began in the 700's as a traditional Catholic Holy Day. And strict Catholics around the world do remember St. Patrick with an early Mass on March 17th. But for many, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday that celebrates Irish pride and the beginning of spring. This goes along with the tradition of wearing green on the day, because green is both the color of Ireland as well as the color which signifies life and growth. If you desire good luck for the coming spring, you should "be wearin' a touch o' the green"!

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by the Irish and those of Irish descent -- everyone else just becomes "Irish for the day". In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday with many businesses being closed on the day. Major celebrations take place in Dublin and in most other Irish towns and villages. In recent times, the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Dublin have been extended to a week-long event called St. Patrick's Festival, encompassing a spectacular fireworks display (Skyfest), open-air music, street theater, and a traditional parade.

In other parts of the world, especially the US and Canada, St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated, but it is not an official government holiday. St. Patrick's Day was first observed as a holiday in the United States in 1737, well before the Revolutionary War. The US was still under the authority of the British, and even though many of the Irish had not yet arrived to our shores, St. Patrick's Day was still considered a very important holiday.

New York started the first parade in honor of St. Patrick and as a result, St. Patrick's Day parades are popular all across the globe. After Dublin, the largest parades of recent years have been held in New York City and Birmingham, England. Most of the cities that have a large Irish population celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades. Parades also take place in other centers, London, Paris, Rome, Moscow, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, and throughout the Americas.

So, with one day to be Irish, take advantage, and have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day.

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14 Holiday Fonts for Your Printable St. Patrick's Day Projects



From ornate caps to wacky dingbats, these fonts will add a special touch to your holiday craft projects.

1. Belshaw

2. Laconick

3. Bouwsma Uncial

4. Two For Juan

5. Grange

6. Uncial Antiqua

7. Alte Caps

8. Ramo Caps

9. Gothic Leaf

10. Celtic Eels

11. Eileen Caps

12. Clover Things

13. Lucky Charms

14. Paddy1

Note: all fonts are believed to be freeware or public domain, but verify licensing before use.

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Who was St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate His Life?

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St. Patrick's Day is known as a day of celebration and festivities, but very few people know the true story of St. Patrick and who he really was.

The history of St. Patrick's Day goes all the way back to the late 3rd century when a small boy was born in Roman England by the name of Maewyn.

Maewyn and his family lived in a small town where his father was a soldier in the army and a member of the town government. When Maewyn was only 16, there was a raid on his village from Ireland. The invaders captured many of the villagers including Maewyn and took them as servants and slaves for the Celtic Druids who then ruled Ireland.

As Maewyn was under the authority of a Celtic family, he learned the Celtic language and how to speak it fluently. It was here in captivity that Maewyn accepted God and began to talk to Him. In fact, legend has it that Maewyn often prayed to God as many as one hundred times a day. Six years later, when he was 22, Maewyn escaped from his servitude and ran to France. There, he joined a monastery and studied the Bible under the guidance of the Bishop of France. It was this Bishop who changed Maewyn's name to Patrick. Patrick would spend 12 years in the study of theology and Catholic Laws.

Legend has it that one night while Patrick was in the monastery, he heard angels calling him back to Ireland to help the remaining slaves, so he returned with the firm goal of converting pagans to Christians. Only in his mid-thirties, Patrick became one of the first Christian missionaries in Ireland. Despite being arrested by the Celtic Druids several times, he always managed to escape and was not deterred. He actively baptized and preached Christianity, winning many converts over. He was said to have healed many people and to have even raised some from the dead. Everywhere he went he talked about God, and he built many schools and churches to help promote the Catholic religion.

After about 30 years of evangelistic and missionary work, Patrick died on March 17, 431. This is the day that has gone down in history as St. Patrick's Day, a day of celebration for the patron saint of Ireland.

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