20 St. Patrick’s Day Pregnancy Announcement Ideas To Share Your Luck With The World

Looking for a festive way to announce you’re expecting? If you want to show the world you feel luckier than a four-leaf clover, these St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement ideas will rock your family’s world.

There are so many directions to go in when you choose to break the news on St. Patrick’s Day that you’re expecting. Maybe you’ll play off a St. Patrick’s Day theme with a pun-heavy caption or snap a pic of yourself wearing a holiday t-shirt that spills the beans — Etsy has dozens of options if this is your choice. Or maybe you’ll turn to a sweet, traditional Irish phrase to make your big announcement. To really nail the spirit of the day, consider incorporating all the trappings of the holiday: a pot of gold, shamrocks, four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, perhaps a giant mug of Guinness you won’t be sipping anytime soon. And get your partner in on the fun. Together you can come up with a brilliant way to say, “the pot of gold at the end of our rainbow is actually a sweet new baby.”

In the words of the famous Irish proverb, “Bricks and mortar make a house, but the laughter of children makes a home.” Here’s to the arrival of your baby.

A Punny St. Paddy’s Pregnancy Announcement

How can you not use a great play on words for your St. Patrick’s Day baby announcement? Here are a few suggestions (though there are plenty more of these pot-o-gold ideas).

Gold At The End Of A Rainbow

Every pregnancy announcement is beautiful, but there is something extra special about announcing a rainbow baby. If you've got one on the way, incorporate it into your St. Patrick's Day announcement. Take a photo with your partner cradling your new bump or holding a baby item, and caption it with something like, "At the end of our rainbow, there's no pot of gold. There's something better: a baby to hold!"

If it ain't brogue, don't fix it.

This one alludes to the Irish accent, but you can spin it into a punny St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement by taking a picture with you surrounded by your other kids and a huge mess of, say, broken toys. And then you’re in the center, smirking.

Keep calm and Leprechaun

This St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement is ideal for both a March 17 due date and for a family of redheads. It says, “Yes, we know we’re very Irish and we totally embrace that.”

Lucky Sibling

Let your child join in on the fun and announce your pregnancy to the world. Dress them up in a festive green outfit, and have them hold up a poster or sheet of paper that says "Lucky me... I'm a big [sister or brother] to be!" Add your estimated due date, ultrasound photo, or whatever else you'd like to include.

Guaranteed to be a a shamrockin' good time tonight

For this pun, you and your partner can pose with your big belly and flash some rock fingers to show you’re ready to kick this pregnancy up to level 11. It’s a fun blend of rock n’ roll and a taste of the old country for a perfect St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement.

The Paddy Don't Start Till I Walk In.

If you're already bursting out of your t-shirts, this can be a super funny St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement. Gather your pals to create a party scene, then have you in the center of it in all of your bump glory.

Future life of the Paddy.

Want to let your friends know that baby-to-be is expected on St. Patrick’s day? Try this punny caption and wait to hear all kinds of whoops and cheers.

O'Baby

Put an Irish spin on the phrase "Oh baby" to announce your growing bundle of joy. Don your most festive St. Patrick's Day outfit, hold up an ultrasound picture or point to your growing bump, and caption the picture, "O'Baby!" (Add a four leaf clover emoji for good measure.) Or if you're really dedicated, get a cute O'Baby shirt (like the one @stephanieclary on Instagram is rocking above) and pose with an ultrasound pic.

Extra Lucky

Keep your announcement simple and sweet. Lay a baby-related item like an ultrasound, baby booties, a bodysuit, or a pacifier (bonus points if they're green) on a flat surface, and scatter some St. Patrick's Day confetti around it. Snap a picture and caption it with the words, "We are feeling extra lucky this St. Patrick's Day."

Better Than Gold

The typical treasure discussed on St. Patrick's Day is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If you're pregnant, you know there is a treasure that is way better. Grab a printable sign from Etsy and take a few festive photos in your best St. Paddy's garb. Or, arrange the sign with a green bodysuit, ultrasound photo, or pair of baby shoes.

Announce Your Pregnancy with a St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt

Etsy is full of hilarious pregnancy announcement T-shirts for any time of year, but St. Patrick’s Day themed items are especially well done. Here are a few faves.

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Wee Little One T-Shirt

Wee Little One T-shirt

Sizes S - 3XL

Nerdy Shirts

The funny thing about being pregnant during St. Patrick’s Day is you’re really a party of two. MIght as well let people know it by flashing your bump and being a walking announcement with this “Wee Little One” t-shirt. You’ll be feeling comfortable and confident in this cozy heather green cotton tee.

Bump’s First St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt

Bump's First Saint St. Patrick's Tee

Sizes S - XXL

Amazon

Even if drinking Guinness is off the table this St. Patrick’s Day, go ahead and get some sympathy pints of water or soda with this charming t-shirt that lets everyone know your little bun in the oven will be ready to party next year. The poly/cotton blend stretches with you so you can even play a St. Patrick’s Day/April Fool’s joke on the fam when you pull it on the following year.

Customized St. Patrick’s Shamrock T-Shirt

Custom Lucky Charm T-shirt

Sizes S - L

zoeysattic Etsy

Want to give your due date on your St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement shirt? Not a problem. This four leaf clover tee can be customized to your liking. Add your own date, print in the size you want, and you’re good to go. Sizes run true, so you can be sure your shirt will fit your belly. Plus, you can get this tee in short or long-sleeve.

“I got Lucky" Shirt

PrintandArrow I Got Lucky, I Got Pregnant Shirt

Sizes XS - 4XL

Etsy

This t-shirt duo really says it all for all those chuffed dads-to-be showboating about their new wee babe on the way. If you’re looking for a great t-shirt to make your St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement, grab a set of these soft cotton tees in green (spun cotton) and black (cotton poly blend) to spread the good new. Everyone will get a kick out of it and you’ll have one more super cozy t-shirt in your wardrobe.

Big Brother Shirt

ZoeysAttic St. Patrick's Day Big Brother T-shirt

Sizes 6M - Youth Large

Etsy

Get your kids involved in the announcement with a t-shirt that reveals the good news. This baseball style t-shirt can be selected in a holiday specific green as well as nine other sleeve colors. Personalize it by including the expected month your little leprechaun is expected to gardner extra “awws” from friends and family.

Gardening-Themed Shirt

LandADesignUS St. Patrick’s Day Clover Couples Pregnancy Tee Shirt

Sizes XS - 3XL

Etsy

Clover is peak St. Patrick’s Day symbolism, so it makes a lovely metaphor for growing a new baby. Such is the case in this cute shirt combo. For the papa, grab a shirt that says “I planted my lucky clover” while mama-to-be can rock a “Growing my lucky clover” shirt. Available in 21 different colors, there’s no need to feel limited to green. And the cotton tees go up to size 3XL.

“Irish I could Drink” Shirt

strongconfidentYOU Irish I Could Drink

Sizes XS - 3XL

Etsy

Nothing like abstaining from alcohol on one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. Any mama who has been there can relate. And this shirt sums it all up. It’s also a great way to tell everyone celebrating about your St. Patrick’s day pregnancy announcement. The classic baseball tee features green sleeves with bold copy capped off by a print of two little baby feet at the bottom.

Irish Quotes & Proverbs as a Way to Announce Your Pregnancy

Irish proverbs are beloved by many for their ability to express some universal truth in a witty or compelling way. So they’re perfect for a baby announcement on St. Patrick’s Day.

• “May strong arms hold you / Caring hearts tend you / And may love await you at every step.”
• “My seven blessings on you.”
• “May your troubles be as few and as far apart as my Grandmother’s teeth.”
• “May there be a generation of children on the children of your children.”
• “May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.”
• “When Irish eyes are smiling, they’re usually up to something.”
• “There’s no love until there’s family.”
• “No man ever wore a tie as nice as his child’s arm around his neck.”
• “May strong arms hold you, caring hearts tend you, and may love await you at every step.”
• “A newborn babe brings light to the house, warmth to the hearth, and joy to the soul, for wealth is family, family is wealth.”

Picked your announcement idea? Great. Let the baby arrival shenanigans begin.

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When Are The Grammys? The 2022 Award Show Has Been Postponed

Music lovers will have to keep on waiting to learn who’s been named Best New Artist and which musician will take home the award for Album of the Year as the 2022 Grammy Awards have been officially postponed. Originally scheduled for the end of January, concerns over the recent Omicron-driven surge in Covid-19 cases have led the Recording Academy to push the annual music award show to early April.

“After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community, and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual Grammy Awards Show,” a joint statement released Jan. 5 by the Recording Academy and its broadcast partner, CBS, read. “The health and safety of those in our music community, the live audience, and the hundreds of people who work tirelessly to produce our show remains our top priority.”

When Were The Grammys Supposed To Happen?

The Grammy Awards were originally scheduled to take place in front of a live audience on Jan. 31 at the Crypto.com Arena (formerly known as the Staples Center) in Los Angeles, California, with The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah as host. However, as Covid-19 cases surged across the country over the holidays, a number of different musical artists and executives are reported by Variety to have voiced concerns and hesitations about attending the event to the Recording Academy.

On Jan. 3, the United States reported nearly 1 million new Covid-19 cases in a single day, setting a new global record. “Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the show on January 31 simply contains too many risks,” the Recording Academy and CBS said in their statement. “We look forward to celebrating Music’s Biggest Night on a future date.”

So, What’s The New Date?

CBS and the Recording Academy are hoping a little time will bring cases down and make gathering for the Grammys less of a risk. The academy has rescheduled the Grammys for 8 p.m. ET on April 3. But that’s not all that’s changed.

The Grammys Has A New Location Too

The 2022 Grammy Awards aren’t just slated to happen on a new date, they’re slated to happen in an entirely different state. After finding a new date, the Recording Academy announced Jan. 18 that the Grammys would no longer take place in Los Angeles. Instead, they’ll be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“We are excited to take the Grammys to Las Vegas for the very first time, and to put on a world-class show,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement.

The change of venue is likely due to scheduling conflicts. According to Variety, the Crypto.com Arena is fully booked to host concerts, basketball games, and hockey matches until at least mid-April.

How To Watch The 2022 Grammy Awards

Viewers eager to see Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, and more battle it out for Album of the Year will want to tune in to CBS from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. EST on April 3. The 2022 Grammy Awards will also be streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+

This Isn’t The First Time Covid Has Disrupted The Grammys

Since it first began spreading in 2020, Covid-19 has disrupted a number of different live events, and the Grammys are no exception. In 2021, the Grammy Awards were bumped from January to March following a surge in cases. According to CNN, the 2021 Grammy Awards ended up taking place largely outside and in front of a smaller audience than normal at the Los Angeles Convention Center in an effort to limit the risk of transmission.

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How Much Do Figure Skating Costumes Cost? They're Incredibly Detailed

I'm not going to lie, I love me some figure skating costumes. The beading, the crystals, the bold colors (or soft, whispy pastels) — it's the stuff of my never-going-to-be-a-figure-skater dreams. And it's no surprise: It turns out many of the costumes are created by top designers, like Vera Wang, and have the hefty price tag to prove it. But how expensive are figure skating costumes? Asking for a friend of course.

How Much Do Olympic Figure Skating Costumes Cost?

According to Cosmopolitan, most costumes cost anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000, and are custom-made for the skater, including pricey hand-sewn reinforced seams and embellishments like Swarovski crystals. TheGloss.com noted the most common estimation for an Olympic skating costume is approximately $3,000.

What's more, the website noted skaters competing in the Olympics usually have two costumes per season, so a skater might spend up to $10,000 just on costuming alone. And according to TIME, skating federations can pay for up to 50 percent of those costs for some of the top figure skaters, but for the rest, they're kind of on their own.

What Are Some Trends In Figure Skating Costumes?

“Today, skating costumes take cues from fashion’s runways and popular culture, perhaps with an emphasis on dresses being more tailored and designed for the skater and the music of their program," figure skating coach Marni Halasa told TheGloss.com. "Currently, we are seeing costumes that are designed to be less gawdy, showing more of the line of the body, with quality fabrics that highlight color.”

But as a former figure skating researcher, writer, and producer, as well as author of The Figure Skating Mystery series of novels, Alina Adams noted that "the shiny dresses and tuxedos are nothing compared to making sure you have the right custom-made boots and perfectly sharpened blades. Those can also cost you more than $1000, and sometimes they need to be rebuilt over and over for the perfect fit."

And perhaps that's why some figure skaters opt for DIY options when it comes to their Olympic attire. Like cute-as-a-button real-life couple, Madison Chock and Evan Bates who design all of their costumes. "I would love to be a fashion designer or involved in the fashion world," Chock told NBCOlympics.com when asked what she would be doing if she was not an athlete. The figure skater also designs costumes for fellow skaters, according to Get Up.

The same goes for Madison Hubbell, whose mother makes the costumes for her and ice dance partner Zachary Donohue, according to NBCOlympics.com. The site noted that the "design team" shops for materials together and Susan Hubbell even makes the 12-hour drive from Detroit to Montreal — where her daughter lives — several times per season for special fittings and adjustments.

“It is very special, I definitely feel a big connection to her support when I’m able to wear something she’s made,” Madison Hubbell told WWLP. “It’s nice to take a piece of her out there on the ice with me.”

Want to know a few more inside facts about figure skating costumes? Me too. Like, according to Cosmopolitan, skaters wear specially designed underwear so they don't get wedgies. Also notable? Skaters have to take special precautions to keep their jewels and sequins in place — pieces that drop on the ice earn them a deduction.

TheGloss.com also noted that all skating costumes need "to be constructed of four-way stretch fabrics with over-lock seams that will not ‘pop’ or break under the stress of intense movement.” Which brings us back to my original thought — can I squeeze a figure skating costume into my budget? Madison Chock, are you out there?

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Do Coaches Get Olympic Medals? Here's The Truth About Their Awards

Athletes train their entire lives to compete in the Olympics, but they don't do it alone. Which is why it's totally reasonable to wonder whether or not the 2018 Olympic coaches get medals, too. Despite all the hard work and sweat equity they have with their athlete or their team, the International Olympic Committee does not award medals to coaches, although some countries do hold separate medal ceremonies for their coaches, even if they don't make it up there to the podium.

Why Don’t Olympic Coaches Get Medals?

It's sort of odd that Olympic coaches don't get medals, since here in the U.S. coaches whose teams compete in championships like the Super Bowl or World Series also get to take home a ring with them, just like the players. Although the coaches are usually not front and center at the award ceremony, American athletes can give the Order of Ikkos to their coaches or other person who has significantly helped them throughout their athletic career, according to the Team USA website.

If the Order of Ikkos sounds ancient, because it's named after the first ever Olympic coach back in Ancient Greece, but the award hasn't been around that long. It was founded in 2008 by the U.S. Olympic Committee just before the Beijing games. The medal is awarded at a special USOC ceremony after the Olympics are over.

Can Olympic Coaches Ever Get Medals?

However, in very rare circumstances, coaches can get medals from the IOC. Herb Brooks received one in 1980 at Lake Placid after he coached the U.S. ice hockey team to victory against Russia. The IOC keeps extra medals on hand just in case of a tie and since it was such a huge upset at the time, the committee thought Brooks deserved one. But that was a rare case.

Although it might not be for long. One of the issues with giving coaches medals is that it's hard to know if just the coaches should get one, or if other training staff should to, like the physical therapist or someone else who meaningfully supports the athlete or team. Also, it's hard to figure out how to distribute the medal. Say, for example, if Lindsey Vonn wins multiple events, would her coach get a medal for each singular one or just one for each year?

Likewise, since players on a team all get a medal, would a coach get one just for the team or could it claim multiples if the whole basketball team wins? See — it's not as simple as it sounds, right?

To solve this problem, French designer Philippe Starck designed a medal for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and it's a great idea. The medal looks like the standard gold, silver, and bronze ones, except that they can be divided up into four pieces. So an athlete can give a piece to the coach, the trainer, their mom, their dogwalker — whoever they feel most deserved a piece of their win. Starck explained that in a video on the Paris 2024 Twitter account;

Normally a medal tends a sort of witness, a message that says, 'I was there, I did it, I outdid myself. I went beyond myself. I won. It is extraordinary. But today more than ever, the truth is that you’re not winning alone. So I wanted this medal to reflect that. If the winner wants to share it, he can share it.

"It’s a really nice way of truly showing team spirit," he added. It's about time that the whole squad got a little recognition for all their hard work with a medal. Although the athlete is the one barreling down the slopes or landing the triple axel, it's always a team effort.

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24 Easy St. Patrick's Day Crafts For Toddlers & Kids To Make In 2022

There may not be gift exchanges or tons of candy on St. Patrick’s Day (which is March 17), but you can still break out the art supplies and do a festive project. If you're a crafty kind of parent (or just always in search of ways to keep your kids occupied that don't involve screens and loud toys), these easy St. Patrick's Day arts and crafts that kids can make are fun for everyone.

It’s safe to say that you’ve spent a lot of time with your kids (just really so much) over the past year, and it’s understandable if you’re running a little low on energy and motivation for in-depth art projects. The good news is that you don't need any extra luck to pull off these DIY St. Patrick’s Day arts and crafts (in fact you don’t need much more than paper, glue, scissors, and some creativity).

Depending on your child’s age and how much you trust them alone with a tube of glitter, these are all projects that kids can either create on their own or with just a bit of adult supervision. Whether you’re into green, prefer the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, or the cutest leprechaun house, there’s a St. Patrick’s Day craft that you’ll like and your kid will too.

Shamrock Crown

Any and all occasions call for a festive and funky crown. This St. Patrick’s Day shamrock crown from The House That Lars Built is made using standard craft paper and it’s so pretty your child might want to wear it all spring. For this one you’ll need wire, paper, paint, and the shamrock template available for $3.

A St. Patrick’s Day Pull Craft

A pull craft is fun to make, plus it’s interactive so it’ll get some use even after the artistic part is done. This St. Patrick’s Day rainbow paper pull craft from Pink Stripey Socks features a leprechaun and a hot air balloon, both of which soar into the sky with the pull of a string.

Rainbow Boxes

Embrace the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day with these festive and bright DIY rainbow boxes. Studio DIY has a printable template you can follow to get the measurements just right, and after you assemble the boxes your kid will have a ton of fun leaving little presents or making a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt using the boxes.

Felt Leprechaun Doll

Perfect for older kids who are honing their sewing skills, this felt leprechaun doll will quickly become a staple of your St. Patrick’s Day decor. It’s a little more in depth than the other crafts on this list, but the payoff is totally worth it. You’ll need felt, embroidery floss, and the free printable template on Handmade Charlotte.

Leprechaun Gifts

It’s hard to resist the cuteness of miniature items, especially when they’re tiny presents fit for a leprechaun. With this St. Patrick’s Day gift craft from Handmade Charlotte, kids will have fun wrapping (it doesn’t have to be perfect) small tokens like chocolate coins or any other small shiny items leprechauns will love. Best of all, leprechauns are known for sharing so your kid just may get a treat out of this St. Patrick’s Day craft.

Leprechaun Treasure Chest

These cute leprechaun treasure chests from Mod Podge Rocks can go in so many fun (and time-consuming directions). All you’ll need is an unfinished wooden chest (Amazon has a ton, and so will craft stores) plus paint, markers, stickers, or glittery tape; whatever art supplies you have on hand will work well for this St. Patrick’s Day project.

St. Patrick's Day Headband

Perfect for the child who loves a fancy look, this headband from Girl Loves Glam is made using tulle. It looks elaborate, but all it really requires is the ability to knot the tulle around a headband your kid already has (and it’s easy to take off, too, once the holiday passes). You may already have everything you need for this!

A Banner Made With Scrap Paper & Shamrocks

It doesn’t get much easier than this DIY banner from A Pretty Life In The Suburbs. All you’ll need is some scrap paper cut into a flag shape, yarn, plus shamrocks you can staple onto the flag. No need to cut out the clover-shape either, you can buy cute shamrocks ones at most craft stores.

A St. Patrick’s Pom-Pom For Shoes

These pom-poms from Lovely Indeed are genius because they clip on and off a shoe, so you can be festive when you feel like it. You’ll need a small clip (make sure it’s not too sharp because it will touch your foot), plus yarn, felt, and a glue gun. You can make smaller ones for kids shoes, too.

Gilded Succulent Pots

This is one craft you’ll be able to leave up year-round, but these succulents in little pots of gold are still festive enough for the holiday. Delia Creates taped off designs and placed use, used a gold spray paint around the tape, then pulled it up to reveal a cool pattern. If you’re wary of your kid meeting spray paint, regular paint would also work well.

A Shamrock Party Hat

Whether you’re having a low-key celebration (corned beef and cabbage, anyone?) or a bigger bash, party hats are appropriate and fun either way. These marbled shamrock party hats from The House That Lars Built use shaving cream to get the marbled effect (fun!), and it's recommended that you use a template to get the party hat shape just right (but no biggie if it’s a little off).

Leprechaun House

What makes this charming little Leprechaun House from 30 Minute Crafts easy for little ones is that it's really a pre-made plywood birdhouse with the perch sawed off (okay, moms should probably do that part), so there's no construction required. All it needs is a few coats of green paint and some glitter (you can even use stencils if you're fancy).

Rainbow Cloud Place Settings

Who needs gold? These Rainbow Cloud Place Settings from Handmade Charlotte can be used to hold utensils, "gold" (chocolate) coins, or whatever else you happen to be serving at your St. Patrick's Day party (and what a novel use for false eyelashes!).

St. Patrick's Day Clover Suncatchers

Perfect if you happen to have a patch of clover growing in the backyard, this Clover Sun Catcher from Pink Stripey Socks comes together easily with pressed clovers, clear contact paper and whatever other art supplies you happen to have hanging around. Easy for even the smallest hands!

Pots of Gold

Decorations that double as party favors (or party favors that double as decorations, depending on how you look at it), these Fringey Pots of Gold from Studio DIY are just squares of gold mylar that can be filled with candy, coins, or whatever else you consider a "treasure."

Balloon Shamrock Backdrop

Because kids love, love, love balloons, this Balloon Shamrock Backdrop from The House That Lars Built is sure to be a huge hit (although, full disclosure: You're totally gonna have to help them tie the ends so the air doesn't go out!).

St. Patrick's Day Mason Jar Vase

Since everybody seems to have an abundance of mason jars lying around these days, why not turn one into a festive vase with a little paint and a fun tag? This St. Paddy's Day Mason Jar Vase from The Impatient Crafter features a shamrock, but your kids can be as creative as they want!

Shamrock Streamers

These Shamrock Streamers from Studio DIY might look complicated, but they're actually not hard to make at all for kids who know their way around a pair of safety scissors. And all you need is crepe paper and a stencil!

Lucky Charms Wreath

The hardest part of making this Lucky Charms Wreath from DIY Candy will be reminding your kids not to eat all the marshmallows as they're separating them from the cereal. Bonus: Gluing the marshmallows to the wreath is a task that's sure to keep your little ones busy for a long, long time.

Paper Plate Leprechauns

If this Paper Plate Leprechaun from All Kids Network looks familiar, it's probably because you made something like it back in elementary school art class (probably more than once!). There's a reason why this one is a classic: All you need is a paper plate, markers or paint, glue and construction paper.

Confetti Shamrocks

A particularly doable option for younger kids, all you need to do to create Crystal & Co's Confetti Shamrocks is to draw a shamrock on some green paper with glue and sprinkle confetti on it (buy it pre-made or make it yourself with a hole puncher)!

Leprechaun Hats

It's amazing what a little glitter can do, especially when you consider that this sparkly Leprechaun Hat from Creative Green Living started out as a humble can!

St. Patrick's Day Pot Of Gold

You can't lose with crafts that use stuff you've already got lying around the house! In the case of this St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold from Pink Stripey Socks, the "pot" is an empty toilet paper roll (genius!).

Rainbow Mobile

Here’s a cute and eco-conscious St. Patrick’s Day arts and crafts project. Pink Stripey Socks' Rainbow Mobile is a great way to repurpose all the empty cardboard boxes you've been meaning to recycle, and the only other supplies you'll need are paint and string.

These St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids are a fun way to celebrate the holiday as a family while keeping your kids busy and having fun. And best of all, because they’re not too tricky to make, kids of all ages can get involved, and you won’t need the luck of the Irish to successfully finish your cute green craft.

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'Alma’s Way' On PBS Kids Celebrates Nochebuena — Exclusive

Discover the traditions and festivities behind two beloved Hispanic holidays with Alma’s Way. A special two-part holiday-themed episode of the PBS Kids show will see Alma, a 6-year-old Puerto Rican girl living in the Bronx, celebrate Nochebuena and Three Kings Day with her family and neighbors. Take a peek at the festive fun that awaits with a snippet of the episode PBS Kids has shared exclusively with Romper.

In “Alma’s Nochebuena,” Alma and her family prepare to celebrate Nochebuena, which translates from Spanish to mean “the Good Night,” and falls on Dec. 24 or Christmas Eve. For many Hispanic and Latino families, Nochebuena is the biggest and most important celebration of Christmas. Of course, how families celebrate Nochebuena varies. According to Good Housekeeping, some may attend a special midnight religious service known as Misa de Gallo or “Mass of the Rooster.” Others may host large and elaborate feasts and some celebrate with music.

For years, Alma and her family have celebrated Nochebuena with the same three traditions. First, Alma and her younger brother Junior make an ornament for their Christmas tree. Then, Alma’s cousin Eddie plays his guitar and the family sings Aguinaldos, or Puerto Rican Christmas carols. And finally, the family gathers to watch Alma’s father turn on his animal light display.

This year, however, Alma’s family finds their traditions don’t go quite as planned. Instead, Alma must adapt and find new ways to celebrate Nochebuena with her family and neighbors. In the clip shared with Romper, Alma and her family take inspiration from how her Abuelo celebrated Nochebuena as a child in Puerto Rico by going on parrandas (the Puerto Rican version of caroling) and go from neighbor to neighbor singing Aguinaldos.

In the second part of the Alma’s Way holiday special, Alma and her family prepare to celebrate Three Kings Day, a holiday traditionally celebrated 12 days after Christmas. The holiday honors the Three Wise Men’s arrival in Bethlehem to see baby Jesus and often sees children like Alma and Junior receive gifts from the Three Wise Men. But when Alma discovers her brother hasn’t played with the gift she gave him for Christmas, she sets out to do a Christmas gift do-over on Three Kings Day.

Created by Sonia Manzano, the woman who played Maria on Sesame Street, Alma’s Way aims to guide children between the ages of 4 and 6 in learning to appreciate and respect others’ unique heritage and cultures.

The brand-new holiday-themed special episode of Alma’s Way will air on PBS Kids on Dec. 13.

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