The Definitive St. Patrick’s Day Festivity Book

Here’s the book you need if you are planning on having a St. Patrick’s Day party the way the Irish would! The first chapter is entitled "Ambiance" and suggests ways of creating an “Irish Mystique” in your home for the party. Suggestions include using pictures, magazines, and flags. Chapter two offers ideas for what food to serve. Included are potatoes (of course) and several different drinks. The next chapter is entitled “Intonation”. Included here is the Story of St Patrick, along with some poems. Chapter four deals with different games that test the guest’s knowledge of all things Irish. “Shenanigans” is the title of the fifth chapter and it includes more game ideas and a section on limericks. Chapter six includes several plays for guests to read aloud. The seventh chapter, “Sing-a-Long” provides lyrics to Irish songs for guests to sing. Chapter eight includes prayers, toasts, and Irish proverbs. Chapter nine is a listing of definitions of some Irish terms used in the book. Have fun planning your party!

-- Mary Ellen, Main Library