| According to the old saying, everyone is Irish on | | | | traditional Irish folk music and set the tone so |
| St. Patricks Day. So, how can you get in on the | | | | your guests can cut a rug and dance a jig. Do |
| act and celebrate the green on this most festive | | | | expect to welcome up the sun the next day |
| of holidays? It is a little easier than you might | | | | though. This kind of party can turn out to be a |
| think. In fact, if your idea of celebration involves | | | | bigger hit than you might expect. |
| throwing a party, you are in luck. There are some | | | | Small, but fun. Should you have your eyes on a |
| excellent ways to usher in this holiday in grand | | | | slightly smaller and less rowdy celebration of all |
| style. | | | | that is Irish, a dinner party among couples or a |
| What kind of party to throw exactly will depend a | | | | few friends will work well. If you are not skilled in |
| lot on your particular style. You might desire a | | | | the culinary arts, like me, call a caterer or local |
| lively and rowdy gathering of friends to celebrate | | | | restaurant for plenty of corned beef, potatoes, |
| March 17th, a small gathering or even a very | | | | rolls and greens. If a touch of class is desired, opt |
| intimate affair with just you and someone special. | | | | for green champagne or wine instead of the beer. |
| I have some ideas that can help you in all three | | | | The Irish folk music is still a great idea, as are the |
| cases. | | | | hats and party favors. For a smaller party, |
| So, how do you get started? Pick your flavor of | | | | consider slightly more romantic Irish tunes blended |
| party and go from there, of course. | | | | into the mix. |
| Here are some of my favorite ideas, depending | | | | Intimate and romantic. If you and your |
| on the size of the party in question: | | | | sweetheart would prefer to have your own |
| Big and lively. If a big, loud and lively celebration of | | | | party, St. Patricks Day can prove perfect for |
| this holiday is to your liking, you will have the luck | | | | romance. A quiet candlelit dinner at home with a |
| of the Irish on your side if you take a few steps | | | | few party favors and green champagne to toast |
| in advance. To keep things relatively simple, | | | | to your fortunes should do the trick. There are |
| consider basic appetizers, green beer and plenty | | | | some excellent holiday themed gift baskets that |
| of green derbies, vests and Kiss Me buttons. A | | | | can also help liven up a celebration for two. Some |
| local Irish restaurant should be able to help you | | | | even offer all the party favors you need to go |
| with the appetizers. Some hearty Irish stew is | | | | green and have a blast together. |
| always a hit, too. Do not forget to turn on some | | | | |