St. Patrick’s Day each year on the 17th March is one of those great, fun happy-go-lucky celebrations that everyone can get involved in whether they are Irish or not! There are an abundance of food and drink goodies that you can send in a St Patrick’s Day Gift basket from a famous Guinness to a batch of Green Beer to a range of cookies and cakes all themed in the Irish way. Saint Patrick's Day became an official public holiday in Ireland in 1903 and despite all the jollity that is the Irish way, St Patrick’s Day is still considered a religious holiday and often ends the Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol prior to Easter.

Why not include a religious ornament or adornment if it is appropriate to the recipient, they’ll love it. Just think of all the novelties that you could put in to make the kids feel included too - like a cute little plush leprechaun, a wishing penny, or a fun St Patrick’s Day T-shirt - green of course! How about some delectable Irish Whisky, some four leaf clover shaped chocolates or mints, gold coins all packed into an adorable “pot of gold” - the end of the rainbow will stop at their front door on St Paddy’s day!

Don’t forget the irresistible, smooth and indulgent taste of Irish Cream - or for the non drinkers a selection of irish Cream flavored chocolates and coffees would surely go down a treat. For those with a great sense of humor, throw in a book full of Irish Jokes or some lilting, romantic Irish ballads on CD. You’ll wish you could share the Luck o’ the Irish when you see the goodies and treats that can be included in a St Patrick’s Day Gift Basket!