Story by Brielle Philbrick

Every year on March 17th, everything is filled with the beautiful color of green. St Patrick’s Day is a very special holiday; the holiday helps to celebrate Irish culture, as well as the feast day of St Patrick who brought christianity to the country in the 5th century.  

Some people celebrate St Patrick’s day by wearing green, dancing to Irish music, or playing shamrock games. Others will attend parades put on by local cities that feature marching bands to celebrate this special holiday. Some even chose to dye major landmarks green as a tradition. Some people believe that by not wearing green you become susceptible to getting a pinch from the Leprechaun. Legend has it that Leprechauns cannot see people if they are wearing green because it makes people invisible to them, so people will wear green in order to avoid the pinch.  

Little kids have the most fun when it comes to trying to catch the Leprechaun. They will set up traps to catch him. Though never caught, he always leaves his mark of gold. You’ll see kids in full spirit: going on scavenger hunts, wearing green, looking for four leaf clovers, and wanting lucky charms for breakfast. Saint Patrick’s day is a day filled with good luck. Many people want to find four leaf clovers to represent the goodluck because it is filled with good fortune. While others may find shamrocks to associate with the Irish culture and Saint Patrick. 

Some typical meals for St Patrick’s day include many different varieties of things. Corned Beef and Cabbage, which is very popular in the United States; Bangers and Mash, which is sausage served with mashed potatoes and usually topped with gravy. For appetizers Irish soda and Bread is very popular, and for dessert Apple Tart will be served. 

So whether you spend the day hunting for four leaf clovers, setting up leprechaun traps, or enjoying a traditional meal, St Patrick’s day is a day full of luck, and it is a special day to celebrate the Irish heritage, Saint Patrick, and the amazing cultural impact of Ireland worldwide.