5 Ways to Celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month
THROW A PRESIDENTIAL BASH.
Did you know that several U.S. presidents are of Irish descent? Throw a costume party in celebration of Irish-Americans and ask your guests to come dressed as their favorite Irish president. It will not only cause them to research the history of Irish people and learn a few facts. It will also give everyone something to talk about at your party.
HOST AN IRISH POTLUCK.
Are you acquainted with the foods that Irish people contributed to America? If you enjoy corn beef and hash or lamb stew, you'll love Irish food. Therefore, in order to celebrate their heritage, throw a potluck. Encourage everyone to bring a dish of Irish heritage and talk about how it came about. It'll be an experience that will let you know the struggles and triumphs that many Irish went through just to live life.
BAKE "GREEN" COOKIES WITH YOUR KIDS.
Your child probably already associates the color green with the Irish because of St. Patrick's day. Help expand this meaning by baking "green" cookies with them and using the color as a metaphor of life. Explain as you bake how Irish people immigrated to the U.S. in order to prosper and create a better life. You can explain some of their struggles and how perseverance pays off.
JOIN A ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE.
Chicago and other major cities often throw St. Patrick Day parades. They are fun events because people come dressed up in green clothing, as leprechauns and other entities associated with the Irish. Look for an event in your town. Then plan on celebrating!
VISIT A MUSEUM.
Museums are excellent places to go to celebrate Irish-American heritage. Normally, they'll have up exhibits or other informational pieces to celebrate monthly holidays. Therefore, you'll learn interesting facts about Irish people and their culture. If you live in New York, you can even visit the Irish-American Heritage Museum in East Durham. They already have events scheduled in March. Find out more by visiting www.irishamericanheritagemuseum.org.
In conclusion, don't let the month of March go by without doing something that honors the Irish. It's just another way to appreciate all people.
Fun Fact
Did you know that Henry Ford was of Irish Descent. He is the inventor of the Model T and the reason why we all drive cars today.
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4 Comments
Post a CommentCastrate an Irish person--there's no many of them.
hey wat up my homies
I"m Irish and we revel in the fact all year long. Even my teenage kids listen to Celtic Rock music as a part of their ordinary listening. Good article, more Irish need to relish in their heritage.
Great article...my family is Irish and I had no idea that March is Irish-American Heritage Month.