St. Patty's Day History

We all know about St. Patricks day. The drinking, the shamrocks and green as far as the eye can see! But why do we observe this festive holiday? 

St Patrick is one of Ireland's patron saints and many Americans with Irish ancestry remember him on March 17. Patrick's Day is fixed on March 17, but may occasionally be moved by Catholic Church authorities. This happened in 1940, so that the celebrations would not fall on Palm Sunday, and in 2008 to avoid Holy Monday, the last Monday before Easter Sunday.

St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially by Irish communities and organizations. Many people wear an item of green clothing on the day. Parties featuring Irish food and drinks that are dyed in green food color are part of this celebration. It is a time when children can indulge in sweets and adults can enjoy a “pint” of beer at a local pub. Many restaurants and pubs offer Irish food or drink, which include:

• Irish brown bread.
• Corned beef and cabbage.
• Beef and Guinness pie.
• Irish cream chocolate mousse cake.
• Irish coffee.
• Irish potato champ, also known as poundies, cally or pandy.
• Irish stew.
• Irish potato soup

So enjoy this St. Patty's day history and maybe cook up some traditional Irish dishes like the ones above! Who knows? Maybe a green tradition could be on the way!

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Valentines in KC

Looking for some Valentine's Day ideas? Look no further, we did some of the work for you! Don't miss out on some of these romantic Valentine's Day events in KC!


Hotel Phillips

When: Feb. 10 to 14
Where: 106 W. 12th St.
What: The newly renovated hotel has three packages that begin Feb. 10 and run through Valentine’s Day and cost $199, $259 and $299.
Info: hotelphillips.com, 816.221.7000



Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

When: Feb. 17 to 26
Where: 1601 Broadway
What: The Kansas City Ballet performs “Romeo & Juliet” by Sergei Prokofiev. The work, based on William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, has been an audience favorite since it was first performed in 1940 by the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad. The Kansas City Ballet’s performance will be choreographed by Ib Andersen, whose work is often rooted in the classicism of George Balanchine and Michel Fokine. Tickets start at $19.
Info: kcballet.org



La Bodega

When: Feb. 14
Where: 703 Southwest Blvd. (Kansas City) and 4311 W. 119th St. (Leawood)
What: Valentine’s event that includes a four-course dinner or all-you-can-eat tapas. The first seatings are from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and cost $35 per person. The second seatings are from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and cost $55 per person. You can also add a bottle of Torres Garnacha for $20 per table.
Info: labodegakc.com



Screenland Crown Center

When: 8 p.m. Feb. 14
Where: 2450 Grand Blvd.
What: Screening of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Ticket packages are $60 and include two tickets, two small popcorns, a box of Christopher Elbow chocolates and a bottle of wine.
Info: screenland.com, 816.545.8034

National Peanut Butter Day

Who doesn’t love peanut butter? So let’s celebrate Peanut Butter Day on Saturday, January 24th! This auspicious occasion was created many years ago, to allow peanut butter lovers to celebrate the creation of this wonderful food.

Peanut butter can be eaten and used in many different recipes. I see nothing wrong in sitting down and indulging in a jar of the creamy or crunchy delight with a spoon. What more do you need?

Families and friends can celebrate Peanut Butter Day by getting together and creating delicious recipes containing peanut butter, from cookies and cakes to sautes and sauces. These can of course be consumed at home, or some prefer to make a day of it and go on a picnic style outing. There are many individuals that eat nothing but peanut butter on Peanut Butter Day.

There are even schools that will only serve peanut butter sandwiches to their students on this festive day. What better sandwich is there in the world?

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Holidays in KC with your Guests!

Having family in from out of town this holiday season? Sometimes it can get a bit burdensome to look for things to keep both you and your guests entertained throughout the entirety of their visit! We took some of the load off for you! Take a look at some of the best things you and your guests can do to stay sane and entertained!

1. Take them for barbecue! Kansas City is famous for our one-of-a-kind barbecue! Take them to the nationally renowned Oklahoma Joe's or Gates Bar-B-Que for a bite to eat!

2. Take them to see the Plaza Lights! With over 80 miles of lights and 280,000 multi-colored bulbs, your guests are sure to be in awe of our illuminated Country Club Plaza in downtown Kansas City!

3. Go see Christmas in the Park! Longview Lake's Christmas in the Park is one of the most fantastic light displays in all of Kansas City! The abundance of over 175 animated figures and twinkling splendor are a sight for any holiday thrill-seeker!

4. Take them to some thrilling holiday productions! From The Nutcracker to A Christmas Carol, these timeless tales come to life on the most famous stages in Kansas City! Don't miss these classic holiday stories come to life at this wonderful time of year!

5. Visit Crown Center! If you are looking for a unique place to grab some lunch, do a little shopping or maybe even take the family ice-skating, Crown Center never disappoints! With three levels of shopping and dining in addition to a beautiful ice terrace and the Mayor's Christmas tree, this is the one stop you definitely don't want to miss!

Don't be left sitting inside all holiday, take your family for some Kansas City fun and take advantage of all this beautiful city has to offer!