Since my son was born I have been absolutely determined to create many great and fun traditions for my kids to grow up with. I want them to have a happy, memory filled childhood. Not having that many traditions in my own growing up, I've spent the last two years of my sons life trying out various fun times and crafts. We celebrate typical American holidays as well as pagan Sabbats so I have a lot of figuring out to do. Some of those holidays either overlap or are similar so I am trying to find balance as far as what to do for which holiday. This blog however, is for St. Patrick's Day.
St Patrick's Day is important to me because I am part Irish. Not to mention my love of all things Celtic, and it's major connection to my pagan beliefs. I tried to think of a fun way to incorporate the lore of the day with the level of my son. What I came up with was a "gold hunt". Much like an Easter egg hunt (which I will blog about in a couple weeks), I bought a pack of plastic gold coins at the craft store and while my son was napping I hid a few coins at a time in various places around our living room. In the future, I think I will try to make my own "gold", for a more personal feel.
It was fun to have a hunt with a twist on it, as usually we'd be looking for eggs. The pack had 24 coins in it, so I hid 6 at time, knowing the attention span of my two year old wouldn't last that long. I'm thankful I decided that, because I was right. Looking for 4 locations was just the right amount for him. He did need a little help, he's still getting used to the idea of searching for specific items.
He re-hid his leprechaun gold the whole rest of the day. A fun way to celebrate, and it only cost $2. I haven't yet taken on the meal of the day, corned beef and cabbage. Next year I think I will attempt it. I still wasn't ready this year. It will be on the traditions list though. I promise myself that.
St Patrick's Day is important to me because I am part Irish. Not to mention my love of all things Celtic, and it's major connection to my pagan beliefs. I tried to think of a fun way to incorporate the lore of the day with the level of my son. What I came up with was a "gold hunt". Much like an Easter egg hunt (which I will blog about in a couple weeks), I bought a pack of plastic gold coins at the craft store and while my son was napping I hid a few coins at a time in various places around our living room. In the future, I think I will try to make my own "gold", for a more personal feel.
It was fun to have a hunt with a twist on it, as usually we'd be looking for eggs. The pack had 24 coins in it, so I hid 6 at time, knowing the attention span of my two year old wouldn't last that long. I'm thankful I decided that, because I was right. Looking for 4 locations was just the right amount for him. He did need a little help, he's still getting used to the idea of searching for specific items.
He re-hid his leprechaun gold the whole rest of the day. A fun way to celebrate, and it only cost $2. I haven't yet taken on the meal of the day, corned beef and cabbage. Next year I think I will attempt it. I still wasn't ready this year. It will be on the traditions list though. I promise myself that.
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