Celebrating Paddies Day

St. Patrick's Day although not a British celebration has become ever so popular in the United Kingdom as it is on the Emerald Isle. It is a celebration that commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. It is celebrated on March 17th every year, and has become synonymous with Parades, leprechauns the colour green and having a great craic late into the night.

St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in The UK since the early 17th century, when Irish soldiers in the English army held a parade in London to honour their patron saint. The holiday became more widespread in England during the 19th century, as Irish immigrants settled in the country and brought their traditions with them. Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated throughout the United Kingdom, with parades, festivals, and other events taking place in many cities and towns.

Things to do on St Patrick's day:

Attend a parade: Many cities and towns in the United Kingdom hold St. Patrick's Day parades, featuring floats, dancers, and marching bands. The largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the UK is in Birmingham, which attracts over 100,000 people every year.

Visit an Irish pub: Irish pubs throughout the UK are popular spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, with live music, traditional Irish food and drink, and a festive atmosphere.

Wear green: Wearing green is a traditional way to show your support for Ireland and the Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Many people wear green clothing, hats, and accessories as well as dressing up as leprachaun's on this day.

Attend a cultural event: Many cities in the UK hold cultural events on St. Patrick's Day, such as traditional music and dance performances, lectures, and film screenings.

Cook Irish food: Cooking traditional Irish dishes, such as corned beef and cabbage or Irish soda bread, is a great way to celebrate the holiday at home.

Light up landmarks: Some landmarks in the UK, such as the London Eye, are lit up in green to mark the occasion. Checking out these illuminated landmarks can be a fun and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Homewood Delights recommendation:

We know life can be hectic and not all of us might get the opportunity to do any of the above, we at Homewood delights would recommend to kick back and relax at home with family and friends and enjoy one your favourite Irish tipple which might be Jameson's Irish whisky, a cold pint of Guinness or Irish Stout. A Black in Black (Guinness with a shot of blackcurrant) or maybe a Baby Guinness (Kahlua topped with Baileys) or a simple hot Irish coffee.

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