Weighing up whether you should invest in some bright green clothing ahead of the big day?
No, we’re not talking about your upcoming nuptials! When deciding what to wear on St Paddy’s Day, green is the most common go-to garment for revellers, but why?
Find out all the folklore behind donning green for St Patrick’s Day and whether this is an optional dress-code or a must-have for celebrating the annual Irish event.
Once you’ve figured out what to wear, come on down to your nearest Bierkeller bar to experience the traditional Irish shindig, the Bierkeller way.
Do you wear green on St Patrick Day?
Yes, many people, not just in Ireland but from across the world, choose to wear green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
From shamrocks to the national flag of Ireland, green is a colour that’s become synonymous with the country.
Do you have to wear green on St Patrick’s Day?
Green not your colour? If you’d rather avoid wearing this shade, let’s dig a little deeper into why the colour green is used to celebrate St Paddy’s Day as well as the potential consequences of going against this tradition!
According to Irish Central, the wearing of green on St Patrick’s Day is to make you invisible to the leprechauns – yes, the leprechauns! Supposedly a more recent phenomenon invented by Americans, failing to wear green means you could get pinched by these mischievous creatures from Irish folklore.
Even if you’re not a big believer in Irish mythology, it’s not uncommon for people to pinch those that forget to wear green clothing on St Patrick’s Day, reminding them of what a leprechaun would do should they cross paths.
So, while wearing green might not be essential to joining in with the St Paddy’s Day celebrations, you may receive a painful pinch or two from the odd passerby!
Why do we wear green on St Patrick’s Day?
Confused as to why the American’s chose green to begin with?
We don’t blame you. Blue is actually the most traditional colour associated with St Patrick as per a 13th-century image which depicted the patron saint wearing a blue robe.
However, the colour green is interwoven with Ireland.
From the nickname ‘Emerald Isle’, to shamrocks, and the green in their national flag, there’s many reasons that this colour has become so indicative of Ireland and St Paddy’s Day!
What to wear for Paddy’s Day
In reality, (as long as you’re aware of the leprechaun risk!) you can wear whatever colour you want to celebrate this annual Irish holiday.
At The Bierkeller, however, we never shy away from a bit of dressing up, so feel free to throw on some Irish-inspired fancy dress, clothing that embraces the colour green, or your comfy favourites – we’ll welcome you with open arms all the same.
Spend St Patricks Day at The Bierkeller
Looking for a place to wear your gloriously green outfit on St Patrick’s Day? There’s always a lively celebration happening at The Bierkeller.
Thanks to our four venues in prime central UK locations, you can spend St Paddy’s Day drinking, eating, and enjoying the good vibes in our Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, or Liverpool venue.
Well-known for our Bavarian-inspired entertainment (we’re talking rip-roaring oompah shows, traditional bratwursts, and authentically-German haus bier), we can put on a party that’ll impress even the Irish.
So, why not book your table today and make this St Patrick’s Day one to remember?