St. Patrick’s Day Tips, Tricks, and General Precautions
Posted by SwordsSwords on Mar 17th 2020
There’s only one day left for the commencement of the best party on the planet. Irish people and their descendants around the globe look forward to reveling in the festive spirit and mutual camaraderie. However, this year the situation is quite tricky. There are a lot of uncertainties involved in the celebration and public rejoicing. The whole country is stifled by the oppressive pandemic which requires social isolation. One cannot afford to be in a public place with family, especially little ones. The tenuous situation also means that St. Patrick’s Day parades and funfairs are not a possibility this year.
There is no need to be extremely disappointed. Even though it is true that street-side fun is not an option for 2020, you can still make this event an extremely memorable one. You do not need to cancel your plans for parties. You only need to take precautionary measures. There are some basic hygiene tips that you must follow regularly as well as a few safety tips. Add a few more extra measures and you will be all set for an evening of fun. We still advise on keeping things simpler. Avoid extremely large crowds and take care of your cleanliness. If you can rock on in your lounge, go ahead and make this party the one to remember.
Important St. Patrick’s Day Customs
Whether it is held outside or inside, a party has a few requirements. St. Patrick’s Day is no different. There are a few customs you need to remember.- It is traditional to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. It signifies the people celebrating as compared to the people who are not part of the party.
- It is also customary to pinch anyone who is not wearing green. A more lax rule is that one must pinch anyone wearing orange.
- Learning to jig or even trying your hand at it is also a newer custom of St. Patrick’s Day.
- You must wear a shamrock or a four-leaf clover as an accessory or even as a design on your clothes.
- It might not be a strict custom, but a drink or two are always encouraged at St. Patrick’s Day merriment.
St. Paddy’s Party hacks
The party this year poses more challenges than usual. Along with keeping track of your friends and drinks, you must also make sure that you stay germ-free. For the safest arty conditions, get your flatmates and play some groovy beats with local beer. You’ll have more fun than your wildest imaginations. Follow our handy tips to make sure you are in top shape at the beginning as well as the end of the party. 1. Don’t overdo the celebrations. You need to rest as well. We know that social isolation and quarantine can be boring, but don’t try to blow out through your social energy reserve in one go. Limit your interactions and socializing to a minimum before and after the party. 2. You don’t have any time to lose. Wake up with your first alarm and spend the day doing the things you love. Don’t stay abed for too long. You can oversleep any day of the coming week. Be energetic and cherish every moment of this precious day. 3. You must also wear green. As we have advised already, wearing green for St. Patrick’s Day will get you into the joyous festive spirit and protect you from pinches. You don’t need to dress up completely in green nor do you need to wear a shade that doesn’t compliment your skin tone. Go along with your comfort zone. 4. Charge your phone and keep battery power backups. With the unpredictable health situation in the country, the party might devolve into chaos on the event day. Therefore you need a reliable source of communication due to the possibility of you needing help. Share your location at all times and make sure you carry the identification documents with you. 5. You must also drink something which is signature Irish to blend in with the crowds. You might not care for the taste of these drinks, but you will surely cherish the street cred these gains for you. Try an Irish drink, even if you have to pretend to like it. 6. Keep your energy and hydration levels up. Water will help you stay grounded and it will also reduce the chances of mistakenly stumbling into a viral infection. 7. Don’t overdo it. Don’t be the person who goes from zero to 100 too quickly. Pace yourself and understand your limits.Personal Safety
To keep yourself safe and sound, you must also keep these precautions in mind:- You should not leave your drinks unattended.
- Opt for group transport so you can keep track of your friends.
- Drink responsibly.
- Keep safety tools like a Spike Nailor Electric Green Kubaton with you. You can get these in beautiful green colors to mesh with the St. Patrick’s theme.
- Check the rules of your state on stunk gun usage. Carry the Social Butterfly Stun Gun with you for personal protection if it is allowed.