When it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, we all have different traditions. Of course there are some traditions that are more common throughout the world, and I’ve decided to share some of these with you this year.

Green Food for St. Patties Day

Eating green food on St. Patrick’s Day is lots of fun. How often is it considered cool to be drinking something green, anyways? Unless you’re a fan of green smoothies, of course.

Now St. Patrick’s Day green drinks and food can range from green St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes, Green Candy, and even green beer.

Of course this year I’m going to recommend another type of green Patrick’s Day food: salad!?

Right after the holidays is when we tend to pack on the pounds. Why not use St. Patrick’s Day as an excuse to eat more green and leafy vegetables? It’s green, it’s eco, and it’s good for you. Who knows, it might just help you get over those green beer hangovers.

St. Patrick’s Costumes

If you’re going to dress up, or dress up your pet on St. Patrick’s Day, you need to know what costumes are popular.

Some common St. Patrick’s Day costumes include: the leprechaun, the bar wench, and the pot of gold. Of course you can get creative and choose a different type of costume: you could be a rainbow, a Shamrock, a gold coin, or even a glass of Guinness beer.

If you’re going to dress up your pet for St. Patrick’s Day, it doesn’t have to be hard. You can pick up a set of Shamrock headbands at your local pet store, or at the costume shop. Just be sure your pet is willing to don a costume, or you might get more than you bargained for.

If you’re not quite up for donning a complete St Patrick’s Day costume, you can still get into the spirit of things by applying some green paint to your face to draw shamrocks.

St. Patrick’s Day Parades

St. Patrick’s Day is known for its parades. There are parades throughout the world on St. Patrick’s Day. You will want to check your local listings to see if there’s one near you.

If there aren’t any St. Patties’ Day parades near you, you could try to organize one for the next year, or travel to the closest one.

Be sure to plan some accommodations, since most St. Patrick’s Day parades involve drinking beer. You won’t want to be driving home after standing outside watching a parade and drinking a few too many Guinness beers.

St. Patrick’s Day parades are great because they really pull the community together. You get to see people you haven’t seen for a long time, and look at some brave people wearing lots of green and St. Patrick’s Day costumes.

Happy St. Patty’s Day!