St Patricks Day Decorations for Saturday 17 March

S T     P A T R I C K 'S    D A Y

Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated on the 17th March. Saint Patrick is the most recognised patron saint of Ireland and is a national holiday. It is widely celebrated in many Countries such as Great Britain, Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The day normally starts with going to church services and the wearing of green attire (especially Shamrocks). 

Originally, the colour associated with Saint Patrick was blue, but over the years the colour green and its association with Saint Patrick's day grew. The wearing of Green ribbons and shamrocks has been worn to celebrate St Patrick's Day as early as the 17th Century. Saint Patrick is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish, and the wearing and display of shamrocks and shamrock designs have become a much known feature of the day

The first Saint Patrick's Festival was held on 17 March 1996. In 1997 it became a three-day event and by 2000 it was a four-day event.

As well as Dublin, many other cities, towns, and villages in Ireland hold their own parades and festivals, including Cork, Belfast, Derry and Limerick .

The biggest celebrations outside Dublin are in Downpatrick - County Down where Saint Patrick is rumoured to be buried.

The shortest St Patrick's Day parade in the world takes place in Dripsey, Cork. The parade lasts just 100 yards and travels between the village's two pubs.

How will you be celebrating St Partrick's Day will you be be wearing green?
At Party Tracker we have green glitter bowler hats, 8ft paper bunting with 10 ireland flags, cheap green pop wigs and Leg Avenue clover leprechaun costumes in various sizes to help you celebrate this national holiday on Saturday 17th March this year. 

 

 

Cardiff Parade on St Davids Day

 S T     D A V I D S     D A Y

St David is the patron Saint of Wales and every year on the 1st March, there are celebrations throughout Wales in remembrance of his death.

Saint David was born near the end of the fifth century, he was the founder of a Celtic monastery located at a place known as The Vale of Roses. Saint David spent his life as a faithful monk and teacher at his monastery. His monastery is recognised by the Welsh as an important shrine in Christianity and today Saint David's Cathedral is found at The Vale of Roses.

In modern times, in the United States, March 1 is the official day of the Welsh people. The Welsh in the United States will wear a symbol of a daffodil called a leek. The leek represents how the Welsh of the past recognised each other amongst British enemies dressed in disguise.

Today, in Wales, Saint David's Day parades are held all over Wales. The largest parade and celebration is held in the city of Cardiff. A massive food festival is also held on Queen Street in Cardiff. After the parade is over, Welsh entertainers perform music and plays as people enjoy the festival.

Cardiff is not the only city to celebrate Saint David's Day with parades and feasts, but is by far the largest and most popular amongst the Welsh. The daffodil or leek, which was Saint David's personal symbol is still worn today as it was as early as the 18th century to Honor Saint David.

Celebrate St David's Day on Thursday 1 March 2012 with a Wales flag and dress your kids in a boys friendly dragon costume.

Celebrate Book Week and World Book Day 1 March 2012

W O R L D   B O O K   W E E K


M A R C H     2012

International Book week is an introduction for children to the wonderful world of books.  This was originally organised by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is celebrated in over 100 countries across the world. 

The main aim of World Book Day in the UK and Ireland is to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own.  The origins of the day which we now celebrate in the UK and Ireland started from Catalonia, where roses and books were given as gifts to loved ones on St. George’s Day, this is a tradition started over 90 years ago.

On March 1st 2012 World Book Day will take place with the UK and Ireland.  This is a major event within schools, for Teachers and the Children all participating and dressing up as a character from a wide selection of books.


At Party Tracker, let us help you out with the wide choice of adult and children's fancy dress. We can take the stress from your busy life and if you hate sewing, it's best to visit our website and choose from a wide and varied selection of fancy dress costumes from a boys fancy dress Robin Hood or Peter Pan costume to a girls fancy dress red riding hood costume and we even have a range of costumes for toddlers.

Valentines Day Ideas

VALENTINE' S    DAY

FEBRUARY 14TH 2012

It is fast approaching the most romantic day of the year Valentines Day. Also, it is a Leap Year this year, ( this is traditionally when ladies can propose to their partners).

Saint Valentines Day, is shortened to Valentines Day. This is an annual event commemoration held on February 14th of each year.

Valentines Day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, (usually Red Roses) and Valentine cards. The day first became associated romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the Middle Ages when the tradition of love flourished.

Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped, doves and the figure of the winged cupid.

How will you be celebrating the most romantic day of the year? 
Will you be having a small intimate dinner or a large celebration.
Will you proposing to your partner?
We have a large selection of Valentine products from red sparkle hearts confetti, a Valentine photofloral foil balloon and various tableware accessories including key to your heart luncheon napkins to make this romantic day even more special.