Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Written by Hannah Lyons

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! How lucky we are for the holiday to land on a Friday. I’m taking the day off with Ms. Bella. We’ll be wandering downtown Houston in search of some Irish shenanigans and maybe chasing the end of a rainbow? Rumor has it there’s some gold involved (ha!). Anyway, shall we start with some Saint Patty’s Day fun facts? I think so!

4 St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts

• St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious observance that happens every March 17th to honor the day the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, passed away.
• The shamrock is a distinctive symbol of the Irish holiday. The three petals that create the shamrock are supposed to bring good luck, as the #3 is Ireland’s “magic” number. The three petals also stand for the holy trinity.
• Apparently, the official color of Ireland is a light baby blue. However, with Ireland being prominently known for the green-colored landscape and usually labeled the Emerald Isle, it just so happend that St. Patrick’s Day celebrators adapted to the hue.
• Why do you have to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day you ask? There’s really no getting around it. It’s because the leprechaun will pinch you, of course! (Okay, I’m sorry that was cheesy…)

13 St. Patrick’s Day Inspired Items

While it may be too late to buy something for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day, it’s never too late to add some rainbow and green hues into your life! Ranging from sneakers to kitchen supplies, you definitely need it all. So spare yourself a pinch from the leprechaun and make him proud – shop our 13 St. Patrick’s Day Inspired Items. 

Attention! –  The Capri Blue Volcano Candle is, by far, my favorite candle to buy. I swear by it. I worked at Anthropologie for 3 years and I swear on my life this scent never got old. Whether you need a gift for a friend or something new to add to your house, this candle is your answer.

Product Details: 

1 – Air Max Thea Sneaker | 2 – Rainbow Travel Bag | 3 – Rainbow Stripe Crew Socks | 4 – Rainbow iPhone 6/6s Case | 5 – Things You Must Do To Make Me Happy | 6 – Hardcover Notebook | 7 – Basil and Cardamom Lip Balm | 8 – Trip Hop 2 Sunglasses | 9  – Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer | 10 – Capri Blue Volcano Candle | 11 – Nonticking Modern Wall Clock | 12 – Essie Nail Polish | 13  – Rainbow Neon Light

Finally…

So, how will you be celebrating the Irish holiday? Have any annual celebrations you attend? Let us know in the comment section below! We would love to know. Additionally, Carrie’s Weekend Edition will be posted this afternoon instead of tomorrow, so make sure to visit back later! And as always, have a wonderful weekend. Stay safe and have fun!

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