St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland dating all the way back to the 9th or 10th century. It began as a religious holiday to commemorate Saint Patrick for bringing Christianity to Ireland and is celebrated on March 17, the day that is thought to be the anniversary of his death. Formally known as “Feast Day,” Lenten food and alcohol restrictions were lifted for Irish Catholics to break their fast for one day. The morning would be spent attending mass followed by a feast, drinking and music. So how did we get from a religious holiday celebrated only by the Irish to a large party that’s celebrated all over the world?
In the 18th century, as Irish immigrants came to the American colonies they brought their holiday traditions with them. This is when Saint Patrick started to become the symbol of all things Irish. Then, in the 19th century, a mass migration of Irish immigrants to the United States escaping the Great Famine led to an increase of people celebrating their homeland holiday. Wanting to join the fun, this ultimately led to St. Patrick’s Day being celebrated by all – Irish or not.
Over time the holiday has become a day that is celebrated worldwide with new, more modern traditions. Today, St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of all things Irish – parades, drinking and green everything!
An Irish Feast
We eat Irish foods on St. Patrick's Day such as corned beef and cabbage since the holiday has traditionally been celebrated with a large feast. Make your St. Patrick's Day feast using any of these delicious recipes!
Classic Shepherd’s Pie
Beef, Budget Friendly, Dinner, Flavors Of Fall, St. Patrick's Day
50M
4
With so many affordable options—such as russet potatoes, ground beef and frozen vegetables—Schnucks-brand items let you take full advantage of our Great Low Prices! This comfort classic utilizes plenty of flavorful, cost-effective ingredients and comes together in under an hour, making it a true autumn weeknight winner!
Jameson Manhattan-Style Glaze
Sauces, Jams & Marinades, St. Patrick's Day
30M
20
Dark sweet cherries and Jameson Irish Whiskey balance each other in this glaze best suited for your corned beef served on St. Patrick’s Day.
Jameson Burger Glaze
Sauces, Jams & Marinades, St. Patrick's Day
15M
4
A full-of-flavor glaze to top your patties this St. Paddy’s.
Companion Bavarian Pretzels
Appetizers, Oktoberfest, St. Patrick's Day
2H 30M
10
Enjoy this heart-warming recipe from local favorite, Companion Baking.
Cheesy Spinach, Broccoli and Potato Soup
Lunch, Soup & Chili, St. Patrick's Day, Vegetable
50M
4
Eating healthy doesn’t mean your meals have to be bland or boring. For example, this Cheesy Spinach Broccoli and Potato Soup is delicious.
Cabbage and Potato Mash
Dinner, St. Patrick's Day, Stovetop, Vegetable
40M
12
You’ll wish you had more of this delicious dish.
Corned Beef Cubanos
30-Minute Dinner, Sandwiches, Tacos & Wraps, St. Patrick's Day
25M
4
Elevate your cubano sandwich with corned beef.
BBQ Corned Beef Wraps
15-Minute Lunch, Sandwiches, Tacos & Wraps, St. Patrick's Day
15M
4
You haven’t had corned beef until you’ve had it in a wrap.
Turkey Reuben Sandwich
15-Minute Lunch, 30-Minute Dinner, Sandwiches, Tacos & Wraps, St. Patrick's Day, Turkey
15M
4
Add a Schnucks twist to the classic Reuben sandwich.
Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Corned Beef with Vegetables
Beef, Dinner, Hanukkah, Slow Cooker, St. Patrick's Day
8H
6
Elevate your corned beef with this recipe from Schnucks.
Corned Beef Hash ‘N Egg Cups
Beef, Breakfast, St. Patrick's Day
45M
12
It doesn’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day for you to enjoy this breakfast meal.
Shepherd’s Pie
Beef, Dinner, St. Patrick's Day
1H
8
Add a Schnucks spin to this classic meat pie dish.
Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
Beef, One-Pot Wonder, Slow Cooker, Soup & Chili, St. Patrick's Day
7H
8
This recipe from Schnucks is stew good to be true.
Spiked Irish Brownies
Desserts, Oven-Baked, St. Patrick's Day
1 H 15 M
24
Try these brownies for your next get-together.
Reuben Casserole
Beef, Cheese, Dinner, St. Patrick's Day
1H
8
Love Reuben sandwiches? Try this Reuben casserole interpretation.
Cookie Truffles
Desserts, St. Patrick's Day
45M
8
These cookies are the perfect treat for holidays and get-togethers.
Sláinte!
Drinking on St. Patrick's Day has been a longstanding tradition in Ireland, while green beer and large parades are new traditions that began in the United States. Grab a Guinness, add green dye to your favorite Lager or try one of these festively green drinks!
VooDew Cocktail
Beer, Wine & Spirits, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day
5M
1
This tropical tipple garnished with grilled pineapple gives off island vibes!
White Claw Mojito
Beer, Wine & Spirits, St. Patrick's Day
5M
1
Mojito made simple using White Claw lime.
Sauza Lucky Rita
Beer, Wine & Spirits, St. Patrick's Day
5M
1
Introducing the St. Patrick’s Day margarita, full of refreshing lime flavor.
Pinnacle Sour Apple Highball
Beer, Wine & Spirits, St. Patrick's Day
5M
1
This drink is simple to make and festively green making it the perfect drink for any St. Patrick’s Day get-together.
Jameson Cold Brew & Cola
Beer, Wine & Spirits, St. Patrick's Day
5M
1
An unexpected combo made with familiar flavors – the Jameson® Cold Brew & Cola is the perfect way to shake up any occasion. Try it for yourself to discover the smooth taste of Jameson combined with the rich taste of coffee and cola.
Jameson Ginger and Lime
Beer, Wine & Spirits, Game Day, St. Patrick's Day
5M
1
A simple whiskey drink that couldn’t be easier to make.
Shamrock Punch
Beer, Wine & Spirits, St. Patrick's Day
10M
4
On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish.
Lastly, we wear green in reference to the Irish soldiers who wore green as they fought the British in their iconic red coats during the Irish Rebellion. Green is also the color of the shamrock, which was said to be used by Saint Patrick to explain the Christian Holy Trinity in his teachings. However, wearing green was popularized after Chicago first dyed their river green in 1962.
So, grab your green, fill your plates and mugs and go celebrate the day in any Irish way. Erin go Bragh!
