5 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions You Should Know
Like any other holiday, St. Patrick's Day has its special traditions for enjoying the festivities. They're a bit wackier than others, but that just makes them all the more fun.
Curious to learn more ways you can make your St. Patty's Day even luckier? Continue reading to discover five common activities people do on March 17.
Wear Green Clothing
The most common tradition for St. Patrick's Day is undoubtedly wearing green. Green is basically the most notable color of the Irish, symbolizing good luck. After all, that's why leprechauns wear it when they're searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow—to find the fortune.
Beware, if you don't wear green on the holiday, you might have some unlucky things happen to you.
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Pinch Someone Who Isn't Wearing Green
The unluckiest part about not wearing green is you will be pinched for not dressing in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. This traces back to a piece of folklore that says not wearing green exposes you to feisty leprechauns and other mischief. Everyone who is wearing green will be hidden, so consider it a gentle reminder to take the proper precautionary measures.
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Have a Four-Leaf Clover Hunt
Everyone knows the luckiest plant you can find is the four-leaf clover. Most of the time, you'll only find three petals on this wild leaf, which makes finding one with four sides even more fortuitous. Have a competition with your friends, and you see who will have the greatest luck in your circle.
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Dye the River Green
If your town has a very notable river, it's possible that they might dye the green to celebrate the St. Patty's Day season. It's most popular in Chicago, where they transform the river that goes through the heart of downtown a vibrant shade of green. It's always a fun way to celebrate with the community as everyone comes together in their green attire to watch the moment happen.
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Try Some Traditional Irish Dishes
Almost every holiday has a special menu, and St. Patrick's Day is no exception. On this day, originating in Ireland, try making Irish cuisine. The most common options are corned beef and cabbage or soda bread, but there are also some hidden gems, like beef pies, colcannon and shepherd's pie.
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