St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday rooted in Irish-American tradition. It began as a way to remember and celebrate the patron saint Patrick, a missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland. When the Irish immigrated to America, they brought the Feast of St. Patrick with them to remember their heritage. Today, it's widely celebrated with parades and parties (and you don’t have to be Irish to participate in the fun festivities!).

Better Brisket
Ever wonder how corned beef and cabbage became the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal? Corned beef quickly became an alternative to the typical Irish’s feast of salt pork because it was similar in taste and cheaper in America. The name suggests that corn is involved, but that’s not true. Corned beef is a salt-cured brisket and the large rock salt pieces used are called “corns.” Cabbage was paired with the meat because it was the cheapest vegetable available. Here are four fun and easy alternative ways to use your corned beef leftovers!

Traditional Brews
Beer, especially Guinness®, is also widely consumed on St. Paddy’s Day. An average of 13 million pints of Guinness were poured on March 17, 2019. Other traditional Irish beers to try include Irish Cream Ale, Irish Porter, and Irish Lager. Look for these brews at your neighborhood Market District!

Build a Leprechaun Trap
Start with a box, get some coins or make-believe gold for bait, and add a little creativity. No matter how you design it, maybe you’ll get lucky and catch a Leprechaun who will lead you to a pot of gold!

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