St Patrick's Day Traditions and Recipes

The tradition of St. Patrick’s Day began hundreds of years ago when a boy in Roman England was captured and taken to Ireland as a captive where he found God. It is said that St. Patrick could hear from the angels, and that he had raised people from the dead. He was a very active missionary throughout Ireland for 30 years, and that is why he is called the patron saint of Ireland. There have been many legends attached to this saint, and they have lasted throughout the centuries.

In this book, we cover the myths about St. Patrick, ways to celebrate the holiday, and give you a little information about Irish step dancing and genealogy. We also throw in a few Irish recipes to help you celebrate the wearing of the green, including Bushmill's Wild Mushroom soup and Peppered River Bush Salmon.