With the wonderful day of March 17th coming our way, it's important to be well educated on the topic of St. Patrick. It's a blessed day that celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, but is also a day dedicated to wearing green and toasting a beer with friends — from Ireland to even Tokyo, Japan, where some of the biggest celebrations worldwide are thrown in honor of this holiday. So for those of you who aren't Irish, here is a crash course on how to have a successful St. Patrick's Day!
1. Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day.
No matter what your background is, everyone is considered Irish on St. Paddy's Day. Don't feel like you can't celebrate because you aren't actually Irish, all are welcome to raise a glass to St. Patrick!
2. You must wear green.
There is absolutely no argument to this one. It's not a St. Paddy's Day without a sea of green and shamrocks everywhere you are. Go all out with face paint, tights, crazy shirts and leprechaun hats for the full experience!
3. Find a great party or parade.
If you aren't attending the St. Paddy's Day festivities at the University of Dayton, there are plenty of places for you and your friends to venture off to! Chicago, Cleveland, and St. Louis are among some of the best cities to attend St. Patrick's Day, where in Chicago they even turn their river green!
4. Grab yourself some beer.
Everyone knows the Irish are pretty passionate about their beer, so be sure to grab a pitcher or two of Guinness while you're celebrating. For the non-beer drinkers however, some Baileys Irish Cream or Jameson Whiskey will do the trick!
5. Indulge in all the Irish cuisine.
The Irish not only know their beer, but their food too! Treat yourself to a corned beef sandwich along with cabbage and Irish soda bread for the perfect St. Patrick's Day meal!
6. Jam out to Irish music.
The very best way to get into the Irish spirit is by listening to some bagpipes and doing an Irish jig! For a variety of Irish music, check out Irish rock bands like Saw Doctors and Flogging Molly to get the party started.
7. Surround yourself with good friends.
St. Paddy's Day is dedicated to enjoying good friends and celebrating the luck of the Irish. Make sure to spend this day with some of your closest buddies and take advantage of happy-go-lucky atmosphere this holiday provides!
