While there are many symbols that represent St. Patrick’s Day, none are as iconic as the shamrock. Keep reading to learn about the St. Patrick’s Day shamrock meaning. Images of St. Patrick’s Day frequently depict four leaf clovers, due to the belief that four leaf clovers are a lucky plant. However, shamrocks only have three …
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It’s no coincidence that National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day shares a date with St. Patrick’s Day. While this dish can be found during other times of the year, it is most frequently eaten on March 17th. On St. Patrick’s Day, our thoughts turn to the color green, shamrocks, leprechauns and of course corned beef …
St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching! If you need an easy holiday drink, look no further than this green mimosa recipe. It has only four ingredients, and is sure to wow your guests. Come March 17, you’ll find the color green is everywhere, and for good reason! Green is one of the colors of St. …
St. Patrick’s Day snacks like this Lucky Charms snack mix are perfect for your holiday table. It’s also perfect for National Snack Day on March 4. I call this delightful combination of sweet and salty tastes my leprechaun snack mix. To me, it’s as special as a pot of gold at the end of a …
These St. Patrick’s Day cookies are as much fun to make as they are to eat. It’s time for some luck of the Irish with these adorable s’mores cookies made with chocolate and marshmallows. I love fun and easy holiday recipes that tell the story of the celebration by the look of the sweet treat. …
Maybe you’ve just started learning about Mardi Gras, or maybe you’ve celebrated it your whole life. Either way, we’ve compiled a list of Mardi Gras king cake traditions for you to enjoy. The king cake is one of the most recognizable (and delicious) symbols of Mardi Gras. Like many of the aspects of Mardi Gras, …
Get a free word search for Lent, featuring words that represent the holiday. It would be an excellent free printable to give to your family or church group! There are 24 words hidden in this Lent word search. The words can be found horizontally and vertically, both forwards and backwards. This is a moderately difficult …
Get a Lent word scramble featuring 24 words that relate to the holiday. It is an excellent free printable to give to your family, or church group. To solve this Lent word puzzle, simply unscramble the words and write the answers on the line next to the jumbled word. There is a word bank at …
Test your luck this St. Patrick’s Day by seeing if you can solve our free St. Patrick’s Day word scramble printable. It’s a fun activity to do this holiday season in addition to decorating your home, making themed desserts and mixing holiday drinks. This jumbled word puzzle features 15 words associated with St. Patrick’s Day. …
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! Celebrate the holiday with these St. Patrick’s Day Quotes about luck, friendship and prosperity. In this list there are funny St. Patrick’s Day quotes, Irish blessings, pot of gold quotes, St. Patrick’s Day sayings for friends, and more! Keep reading for these festive quotes and graphics, and don’t forget …
Irish coffee wouldn’t exist without flying boats, a humorous chef, & bad weather. All of these are crucial parts of the Irish coffee origin story! Both Ireland and America have played a part in Irish coffee history. Keep reading to learn all about what Irish coffee is, why it is important, and where it comes …
With February 14th quickly approaching, Valentine’s Day colors are starting to appear everywhere. It seems almost everything is a shade of red, pink, or white! Every February, bunches of red roses fill flower stalls, white chocolate covered cookies line grocery store shelves, and pink cocktails make an appearance at Galentine’s Day parties. It’s nearly impossible …
Ever wonder why Cupid is associated with love (and Valentine’s Day)? He is one of the main characters in the story of Cupid and Psyche – a Greek mythology love story with a happy ending! Most love stories in Greek and Roman mythology have unhappy endings. The Psyche and Cupid story, unlike most others (ie. …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For me that means pink desserts like these white chocolate peppermint cookies. These easy sugar cookies have a melted white chocolate top that is covered in crushed peppermints. They are nice to share with your special someone or a gal pal for Galentine’s Day. For an extra chocolate …
This simple Love Potion Cocktail is easy to make and so pretty to look at, too. Imagine seeing two of these cocktails on a table next to a bouquet of roses, how romantic! Valentine’s day is a special day to show your love of another person in your life in a special way. One way …
These Tootsie Pop Flower Valentines are a special way to show your friends how much you care, and they are also a lot of fun to make. Valentine’s Day is such a special day for children. They love to share treats with their friends and special crushes. These Valentine’s Day candy flowers do double duty. …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. These inspirational love quotes are the perfect way to show the special someone in your life what they mean to you. You could send them a text with one of these quotes about love to let them know you’re thinking of them, and how happy you are they’re …
Now that February is here, Valentine’s Day symbols, including a winged Valentine’s Day Cupid, are starting to appear everywhere! If you’ve ever looked at him and wondered “who is Cupid?”, get ready to find out. Cupid, a figure seemingly synonymous with love and Valentine’s Day actually has a fascinating history that connects all the way back …
Rose Day is finally here! This special day, which occurs at the start of Valentine’s Week is worth celebrating. There’s nothing that brightens a room more than a bouquet of flowers! Did you know that each month has a corresponding flower? Poinsettias and narcissus belong to December, snowdrops and carnations belong to January, and while it …
These ideas for decorating a mailbox for Christmas show that holiday decorating is not just for indoor projects. With DIY Christmas mailbox decor projects like these, you’ll discover a fun, inexpensive and pretty way to add instant Christmas curb appeal to your home. Plus, they are fun to do! I always find decorating puts me …
These adorable little snowman cake pops are sweetness on a stick. They make a great stand alone snack and are also cute on a dessert table as part of a centerpiece. The project is made from vanilla cake mix batter and frosting that is made into balls and threaded on a cake pop stick and …
With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to learn about the history of Christmas cards. Who would have guessed that the first Christmas card ever sent by mail would spark a tradition that is still going strong over 175 years later! Sending Christmas cards has become an integral part of Christmas, just like making …
Now that December is here, it’s time for National Christmas Lights Day, which falls annually on December 1st. This day is dedicated to the beautiful twinkling lights we see all December long! Many homes use Christmas lights to decorate their trees, homes, and yards. Before the invention of electric Christmas lights, people used to decorate …
If you are searching for a cute Christmas decoration to make this year, look no further than this easy DIY snowman decor project. This rustic Christmas craft can be made in a few hours and your holiday guests will love it. With a few pieces of wood, paint, some craft supplies, and basic tools, this cute …
As we enter the month of December, we are greeted by millions of twinkling lights. If you’ve ever wondered about the history of Christmas lights, it might surprise you to learn that the first electric Christmas lights have been around since the 1880s! A staple of holiday decorating, you can find these sparkling lights inside, …
This spider cocktail is perfect for your next adult Halloween party. It has a licorice spider garnish that is equally spooky and tasty! Using creative Halloween cocktail garnishes on holidays drinks is a great way to set the mood, and this spider cocktail for Halloween is no exception. Since spiders are a symbol of Halloween, …