{"id":25423,"date":"2021-03-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=25423"},"modified":"2026-02-18T18:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:23:59","slug":"celebrate-st-patricks-day-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/celebrate-st-patricks-day-home\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Super Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The most fun way to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day would be dancing a jig in Ireland<\/a> itself. Of course, since we\u2019re left at home dreaming of being on the vibrant streets of Dublin, Cork, Galway or any small Irish town, we have to find unique ways to celebrate the special holiday indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the rich Irish culture without leaving your couch. Take inspiration from our list on what to do and how to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day from home this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:<\/strong> Ireland – Your guide to the Emerald Isle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Wear green<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wondering what\u2019s the easiest thing to do for St. Patrick\u2019s Day at home? Wear green of course. This one is really simple but will help set the mood. Wear a green shirt, dress, skirt or shorts, and, failing any of that, find a green hair accessory or fun leprechaun hat. Dressing up in a little or a lot of green is an easy way to bring the St. Patty\u2019s Day spirit into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Cook Irish soda bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step aside sourdough, there\u2019s another bread worthy of attention in our homes and it doesn\u2019t require tending to a futile starter. If you\u2019re not familiar with Irish soda bread, it\u2019s a traditional recipe that uses just baking soda to leaven the loaf. It\u2019s simple and quick to make and will add some culture to your St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:<\/strong> The short but fascinating history of Irish soda bread<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Drink Guinness with friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wondering how to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day when all your friends are confined to their homes? Organise a virtual beer tasting with the mates you would usually head to the pub with. If you are hanging for a Guinness, the traditional dark Irish stout isn\u2019t something that strictly pours off the taps at your local. You can, in fact, buy it at your local off-licence or liquor store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Play Irish trivia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your St. Patrick\u2019s Day festivities at home need an activity or three to keep you entertained. Trivia is always great as you can do it with your family at home, or organise a virtual trivia night with friends. Keep your questions Ireland themed<\/a> or even better \u2013 Ireland travel themed \u2013 so you can get to know the destination better before your planned holiday in late 2021 or 2022. Fun fact: Nigerians drink more Guinness than the Irish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Make a traditional Irish meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If soda bread sounds like a walk in the park, why not plan a traditional Irish meal to celebrate all things Ireland on March 17. One of the most fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is with an authentic homestyle beef stew (infused with no less than two cups of Guinness!) or you could serve up corned beef with cabbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:<\/strong> Make it at home \u2013 Be My Guest host Catherine\u2019s Beef & Guinness pies<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Watch videos of past St Patrick\u2019s Day parades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are hundreds of videos on YouTube capturing the St. Paddy\u2019s Day celebrations and parades around the globe. Tune in to past year\u2019s and watch the colourful and joyful parades strut down the streets of Dublin, in the USA and everywhere in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GET INSPIRED: <\/em><\/strong>Amazing Ireland<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Make an Irish music playlist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day at home? Try blasting your favourite celtic tunes and dancing along. Maybe that means recreating your favourite Irish pub atmosphere by putting I\u2019m Shipping Up To Boston <\/em>by Celtic-American punk rock band Dropkick Murphys at full volume on repeat. Or, take it down a notch with The Boys Are Back In Town<\/em> by Thin Lizzy, or sway along to celtic folk melodies like Molly Malone<\/em>. Either way, get a playlist ready so you can enjoy some top Irish talent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Drink something green<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put mint, lime and that bottle of Midori floating around your liquor cabinet to use in a very Irish-themed cocktail, or switch your usual whisky for an Irish drop in a whisky sour or old fashioned. For something less hard, whip up a fruity kid-friendly drink using lime cordial. If none of those options sound like you, perhaps an Irish coffee will tempt your palate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Try your hand at Irish dance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The modern day person wanting to learn Irish dance need not seek out a “travelling dance master” like those that roamed Ireland in the 17th and 18th centuries. Just a quick search on YouTube will pull up incredible talent along with tutorials so you can give this jig a go in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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