March 17 falls on a Sunday this year, so while your kids might have a school party the Friday before, the holiday will happen while they’re home with you. If you are looking for ways to celebrate and make the day special, you can start it with one of these St. Patrick’s Day breakfast ideas. From traditional corned beef hash to vibrant green pancakes or rainbow waffles, there’s a meal here for every palate in the family.
St. Patrick’s Day is not a holiday that most children enjoy: there are no baskets of candy and Easter Bunny trinkets, and the elves are nothing like Santa and the generosity of gifts he leaves behind. So, on a Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, it’s up to you to make the party festive. You can always attend a St. Patty’s Day parade, relax and watch festive movies together, or try your hand at making crafts. But even if you don’t do anything else, making breakfast with a green frittata and a smoothie or making a big batch of green muffins together is a fun way to celebrate. It doesn’t take much for even a minor vacation to be magical for kids.
Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, whatever you serve, it will be a lovely way to spend the morning with the family.