Watching a colorful parade. Enjoying a plate of corned beef and cabbage and a pint of green beer at the pub. Wearing green to an after-work party. These are just a few of the traditional ways people celebrate St. Patrick's Day with friends and family.
Another way to spread the magic of St. Patrick's Day is by giving gifts to your loved ones. Freda Hayes of Blarney Woolen Mills, an Irish goods store in Blarney, Ireland, tells us that you can pass on the luck of the Irish by gifting something green.
“Shamrock grows freely in the gardens of Ireland," Hayes says, “but there is probably a garden center near you that sells shamrock plants." She also recommends a home celebration that includes “plenty of Irish music and dancing, and lots of traditional Irish food on the table." She suggests serving up heaping amounts of traditional Irish stew and lots of spuds (potatoes).
As the saying goes, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. With that in mind, here's a list of St. Patrick's Day gift ideas to get your loved ones in the green spirit this March 17.
St. Patrick’s Day gift ideas for the home
Green is the color associated with Ireland, aka the Emerald Isle. This St. Patrick's Day, why not decorate your home with green shamrocks, green leprechauns, and green flowers?
Lucky Clovers Oxalis Plant
Lucky Clovers Oxalis Plant
Shop : Lucky Clovers Oxalis Plant from 1-800-Flowers.com
This charming plant features delicate white blooms and green clover-shaped leaves in a festively decorated wrap. Along with an inscribed shamrock keepsake, this gift is the perfect way to send good luck to someone for St. Patrick's Day.
Shop : Lucky Clovers Oxalis Plant from 1-800-Flowers.com
Traditional Irish Blessing Personalized Cross
Traditional Irish Blessing Personalized Cross
Shop : Traditional Irish Blessing Personalized Cross from Personalization Mall
You can personalize this wooden cross with any family name. It comes in two sizes — 5x7 and 8x12 — and is sure to bring positive thoughts to your fortunate recipient all year long.
Shop : Traditional Irish Blessing Personalized Cross from Personalization Mall
Irish Pride Embroidered Sherpa Blanket
Irish Pride Embroidered Sherpa Blanket
Shop : Irish Pride Embroidered Sherpa Blanket from Personalization Mall
This cozy blanket, which comes in two sizes, can be personalized with a name that is bracketed by stitched-on shamrocks. It's perfect for snuggling under on those cold winter nights while sipping an Irish coffee.
Shop : Irish Pride Embroidered Sherpa Blanket from Personalization Mall
St. Patrick’s Day gift ideas for the wardrobe
Part of the St. Patrick's Day lore is that wearing green on March 17 brings good luck. Others say it helps you avoid being pinched by a mischievous leprechaun!
First St. Patrick's Day Baby Bodysuit
First St. Patrick's Day Baby Bodysuit
Shop : First St. Patrick's Day Personalized Baby Clothing from Personalization Mall
Keep that lucky new addition to the family safe from a leprechaun's pinch with this personalized bodysuit. It's made of 100 percent cotton jersey and is available in sizes six months to 18 months.
Shop : First St. Patrick's Day Personalized Baby Clothing from Personalization Mall
Wish Bracelet
Wish Bracelet
Shop : Gnome St. Patrick's Day Wish Bracelet from 1-800-Flowers.com
Share the luck of the Irish with this sweet, delicate shamrock bracelet. Make a wish as you tie the bracelet around your wrist and when it falls off, your wish is supposed to come true!
Shop : Gnome St. Patrick's Day Wish Bracelet from 1-800-Flowers.com
Personalized St. Patrick's Day Adult Socks
Personalized St. Patrick's Day Adult Socks
Shop : These Are My Lucky Socks Personalized St. Patrick's Day Adult Socks from Personalization Mall
Everyone has a pair of socks they consider lucky. Why not get that special someone a set that actually has that message stitched right on them? These socks are so lucky, they're guaranteed never to get lost in the wash. (Disclaimer: The previous statement cannot be verified.)
Shop : These Are My Lucky Socks Personalized St. Patrick's Day Adult Socks from Personalization Mall
St. Patrick's Day gift ideas to eat
Sweet treats — especially if they are green in color — are the perfect way to mark St. Patrick's Day. You can make a batch of delicious homemade cookies, of course, but you may not be able to resist these ideas.
'Feeling Lucky' St. Patrick's Day Gift
'Feeling Lucky' St. Patrick's Day Gift
Shop : "Feeling Lucky" Gift from Harry & David
Share a little St. Patrick's Day cheer with a gift that's as good as gold. There's plenty of tasty treasures to discover, including chocolate-covered sandwich cookies, mini mints, and chocolate coins.
Shop : "Feeling Lucky" Gift from Harry & David
Packed With Pop® Luck of the Irish
Packed With Pop® Luck of the Irish
Shop : Packed With Pop® Luck Of The Irish from The Popcorn Factory
Everybody loves popcorn. And with a horseshoe and green clover on the box, this gift will make for some good munching on March 17.
Shop : Packed With Pop® Luck Of The Irish from The Popcorn Factory
St. Patrick’s Good Luck Pot
St. Patrick’s Good Luck Pot
Shop : St. Patrick’s Day Good Luck Pot from Cheryl's Cookies
Don't make them have to go searching for the pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow; instead, have it delivered right to their door. This "cauldron" is generously packed with a dozen shamrock-shaped cookies and a half dozen milk chocolate gold coins — just what they need to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the most scrumptious way possible.
Shop : St. Patrick’s Day Good Luck Pot from Cheryl's Cookies
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