Happy
Lisa Gipson
St. Patrick’s Day! Discovering all the fun your family can have this St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) is like finding a pot o’ gold at the end of a rainbow!
It’s Paddy, not Patty.
The first step in honoring the Irish is to get this right: It’s Paddy, not Patty. Patrick is the English version of the Irish name Padraig (it’s Paddy for short). Patty is a shortened version of Patricia. Read “10 Things Tourists Should Never Do in Ireland” for more helpful tidbits: www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/10things-tourists-should-never-do-inireland. You’re welcome.
Is the family a wee bit hungry? Find recipes for an Irish family feast including Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew, Soda Bread and more at www.sandiegofamily.com/things-todo/dining-and-recipes.
Catch a Leprechaun
Embark on some St. Paddy’s Day fun with the kids! Set the tone by reading How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace. Then make your own leprechaun trap and tempt him with delicious homemade bait. Discover two trap designs and a leprechaun bait recipe at www.sandiegofamily.com/thingsto-do/seasonal-happenings/st-patricks-day.
Watch family-friendly movies together: • A Shine of Rainbows • The Luck of the Irish • The Secret of Roan Inish • The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns Read “10 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Your Family” for more ideas: www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/seasonalhappenings/10-ways-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-with-family.
Shamrock Shenanigans
You know what they say: Never iron a four-leaf clover if you don’t want to press your luck! Visit www.sandiegofamily.com/ for-the-kids/crafts-for-kids for instructions on three fun ways to craft shamrocks—watercolor painting, marble painting and paper swirls. Use your creations to make cards or a decorative banner. v
Everything here (and more) can be found in our online round-up at www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/ seasonal-happenings/st-patricks-day.
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