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Pinot’s Palette Apex St. Patrick's Day FUN!

St. Patrick’s Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.

Here are some of our favorite facts and tidbits about St. Paddy’s Day:

St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish national holiday with banks, stores, and businesses closing for the day.

The first St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston (1737).

The color of St. Patrick’s Day was originally blue.

Legend says that each leaf of the clover has a meaning: Hope, Faith, Love, and Luck.

The real St. Patrick wasn’t Irish. He was born in Britain around A.D. 390 to an aristocratic Christian family. He was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. Many legends grew up around him—for example, that he drove the snakes out of Ireland.

Your odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000.

What are some activities that will make St. Patty’s Day a day full of fun?

☘️ Bake something green.

We don't know about you, but starting the day off with Green Velvet Silver Dollar Pancakes and ending it with sweet Lucky Charm Cookies sounds like the perfect way to ring in the holiday.

☘️ Make St. Patrick's Day cards.

Cards are one of the easiest ways to brighten someone's day, even if it's for a holiday you don't normally dish out cards for. The options are endless: Make some for your grandparents, people at your church, or the kids at the local hospital, and you'll bring smiles to many faces on March 17th.

☘️ Listen to Irish music.

Irish music gets the heart going, and there's nothing like seeing it live. Grab your dancing partner and head to a live show. In Raleigh, North Carolina, check out the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival site to find out which bands will play on the Shamrock 'n Roll stage. If you're not near any of the aforementioned events, ring your local Irish pubs and ask about any traditional entertainment they may have planned.

☘️ Have an Irish Coffee, Baileys on the Rocks, a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey, or a Guinness.

Irish Coffees make the tastiest — and most festive — cocktails to drink on March 17th. There's a healthy amount of Irish whiskey in here to keep you toasty, so savor it slowly.

Here is a delicious recipe: Fill a mug with hot water and let it sit for 2 minutes. Pour out the water and add 1 tsp. light brown sugar. Pour over hot coffee and stir to dissolve sugar, then pour in Irish whiskey. In a separate bowl with an electric mixer or by hand, whisk some heavy cream until soft peaks form. The cream should be thick but still pour-able. Top coffee with cream by gently pouring over the back of a warm spoon to form a thick layer on top of the coffee. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Guinness really is the official drink of St. Patrick's Day. Whether or not you're into the stout beer, indulge in a pint this holiday and toast to your Irish roots. If you haven't had one in a while, you'll be reminded of how creamy and delicious they are when poured fresh from the tap. If straight Guinness isn’t to your liking, try a half and half (also known as a Black & Tan) It’s ½ Guinness with ½ Harp lager.

☘️ Make a St. Patrick's Day Painting at Pinot’s Palette Apex! ☘️

On March 17th, we are painting something green! A sweet arrangement of succulents can enhance and compliment any rustic home decor setting. Never painted before? Cannot draw a stick figure? No worries, You'll leave with a masterpiece you can proudly display!

Our guests enjoy a no-experience-required art class directed by trained, local artists, who guide guests step-by-step through a featured painting. Better yet, March 17th is a Tuesday, so you enjoy Tuesday special of only $30 per seat.

Also, to celebrate St. Patty's Day all our beers are $4 only that night! The best part? Your finished product will make a great addition to your home decoration. Sign up now before the class is sold out!

Click Here to Sign Up for our St. Patrick's Day Class!

☘️ Slainte! Aka - Cheers!

sláinte [SLAHN-chə] is an Irish expression that derives from the Old Irish word slán, meaning "healthy" or "safe".