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March means Spring is on it’s way and we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Here is a little history that I have uncovered about St. Patrick, and the leprechauns. Also, check out some fun, creative ways to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day with your kids.
St. Patrick was born in the fourth century in Britain and as a teenager was kidnapped and brought to Ireland. He was later released but returned to Ireland as a missionary to tell the pagan nation about God. It is said that he used a three leaf clover to explain the trinity to the people. Some historians believe that he passed away on March 17th. To celebrate the life he led there are over 100 parades held on March 17th in the United States.
Leprechauns are said to be two feet tall, green wearing, shoe making fairies that can be heard by the sound of their hammering. They have also hidden away a pot of gold. If you catch a leprechaun they will show you their hidden gold. These folklore creatures are said to be very mischievous.
On St. Patrick’s Day a leprechaun comes to our house and does some pretty crazy things. Can we catch a glimpse of him in hopes that he will lead us to his pot of gold?!?!
What does the leprechaun do??
Leaves chocolate gold coins for the kids to find.
Turns the toilet water green…hint..he uses green food coloring.
Leaves toys out on the floor.
Leaves a tray of shamrock shaped tortillas and a pot of gold sauce.
Hangs a coloring sheet of himself for the kids to color.
Decorates the house with green streamers.
We continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration by having corned beef and cabbage for dinner, making Irish Potatoes and reading a Irish blessing.
Featured below are all the things that make our St.Patrick’s Day a super successful celebration! I have featured several websites for the ideas, please be sure to click on each website for the full information!
Shamrock Shaped Tortillas With Pot Of Gold Sauce
Leprechaun Coloring Page
Irish Potatoes
Information and pictures shared in this post about St.Patrick and the leprechauns come from history.com, spoonful.com, st-patrick’s-day.com, holiday insights.com, news feed.time.com, and irishfestivals.net
