While St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in Ireland for more than a thousand years, it was Irish immigrants living in the U.S. who, over time, transformed the day into the lively celebration of all things Irish that we've come to know and love. It turns out that a lot of things Americans consider St. Patrick's Day traditions actually originated here. These include St. Patrick's Day parades, corned beef, and yes, probably green beer.

Speaking of green, get ready to have your mind blown: Blue was the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick. But before you worry that you're doing it all wrong, take it as a good sign that Ireland has embraced some of these traditions — the city of Dublin usually throws a grand parade. If you're hosting a St. Patrick's Day party, you can't go wrong with green: green party decor, green food, green drinks, and—yep—even a green dress code. But if you want your guests to feel truly lucky to be at your party, think outside the box by planning some fun games, activities, and surprises. From traditional Irish music and dances to clever DIY projects, these cool St. Patrick's Day party ideas are appropriate for the whole lot—kids, teens, adults, and seniors.

First you need a St. Patrick's Day backdrop. This way you can accentuate your party theme. So what do you like? Simple pure green backdrops? Or do you want some special themes? Lofaris can help you create unique St. Patrick's Day backdrops.

There's nothing new about a simple solid green St. Patrick's Day backdrop. At least a little sparkle, right? Do you like sparkling light effects or words? Or maybe someone in your family has a birthday during this period. Lofaris can customize the words you want to add or even photos of birthday stars, and we can add them to the backdrop for you. Even if you don't like fancy backdrops, we also have very simple styles, no matter which kind, we can provide you with customized service.

Does anyone else smell mischief in the air? Now that the holidays have passed, the Valentines have been exchanged, and we are fighting our way through the last throes of Winter (does March ever actually “go out like a lamb” as the saying goes?) we at What Moms Love have the distinct feeling that cabin fever naughtiness is brewing…it must be the impending arrival of St. Patrick's Day!