Have a Lucky Date on St. Patty’s Day

It’s your lucky day—and you didn’t even have to find a four-leaf clover! Not only does St. Patty’s Day land on a weekend so you don’t have to deal with your coworkers pinching you or asking “Where’s your green?”, but you can also spend the day with your babe and turn it into a festive, cuddly date.

We’ve got the snacks covered, so all you need to do is grab the ingredients and choose your favorite St. Patrick’s Day flick. Our personal favorites are Leap Year, Rebellion, Gangs of New York, and Sing Street, which are all available on Netflix!

While St. Patrick’s Day was actually a dry holiday in Ireland until 1970, if you’re feeling the need to add the stereotypical green beer, be our guest. Grab a six-pack and some green food dye—it’s really that simple.

You know what else is simple? Your St. Patrick’s Day treat!

If you want to add a little extra activity to your date, try to crack our St. Patty’s Day trivia!

• Which color was originally associated with Ireland?
• What did the shamrock represent?
• What country was St. Patrick from?
• How many tons of dye does it take to turn the Chicago River green?
• How much does America spend on beer each St. Patrick’s Day?

Answers: 

Blue, The Holy Trinity, Wales or Scotland, 40, $245 million

What are your favorite St. Patty’s Day traditions?

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