Celebrate an American-made St. Patrick’s Day

These brands will help you avoid getting pinched during next week’s festivities.

St. Patrick’s Day is just a week away! It’s a fun day to go out with friends and sport green attire. Although this holiday originated in Ireland, it definitely has a life of its own here in the United States. So, why not celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a bit of American flair? Here’s five Made in America brands that’ll help you get into that St. Patrick’s Day spirit.

I Stole My Boyfriend’s Shirt

I Stole My Boyfriend’s Shirt aims to recreate the insanely comfortable quality of a shirt stolen from your boyfriend. Each piece is hand embroidered in California, including the ones in the large St. Patrick’s Day collection. There’s simple designs with green on them (so you won’t get pinched), some cheeky slogans, and rainbow designs as well. If you can’t find something you like, I Stole My Boyfriend’s Shirt offers several options for you to purchase a custom embroidered shirt. It’s personalized style for everyone!

Colonial Candle

In order to truly enjoy a holiday, you need to make sure you have the right vibe at home. You can do that easily with a candle from Colonial Candle. The brand has a storied history: It was founded by Mabel Baker all the way back in 1909 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It has since relocated to Elkin, North Carolina, but these candles are still Made in the USA. For St. Patrick’s Day, Colonial Candle has an entire themed collection that’s currently on sale. Options range from scented candles to the classic dinner candles. It’s a great option to add some ambience to your home!

Sea Bags

On the coast of Portland, Maine, Sea Bags is making bags out of recycled sails. This company sells options with a variety of designs, but today we wanted to highlight its clover bags. They come in multiple sizes, from a small wristlet to a large tote. These are a great option for anyone who wants to celebrate St. Patrick’s day in a bit more subtle way. Shop online or check out one of their retail stores — there are Sea Bags locations across the East Coast and Michigan.

Ann Clark Cookie Cutters

Are you a fervent holiday baker? If so, we have the perfect company for you. Ann Clark Cookie Cutters has been in the business since 1989. This company started out as Ann Clark’s small passion project before they exploded in popularity. Today, they make cookie cutters of all types in Rutland, Vermont. The St. Patrick’s Day collection is extensive, with a variety of cute designs for whatever you might want to make (and if you need frosting, Ann Clark also makes that in Vermont). Keep checking back for other holidays too — Ann Clark sells options for almost every holiday you could possibly think of.

Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Had to have some beer on this list. Beer is an extremely popular part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Of course, authentic Irish beer is top of mind, but there are American makers of traditional Irish beers too. If you’re interested in partaking in some drinking, a “great” choice is the Conway’s Irish Ale from Great Lakes Brewing Co. It gets its name and design from the grandfather of Great Lakes Brakes Brewing Co. founders Patrick and Daniel Conway. The traditional Irish ale is brewed in Cleveland, where Great Lakes has been making delicious beer since 1988. Just keep in mind that Great Lakes isn’t distributed everywhere — click here to see where you can buy.

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Labeling Note: This story is intended to highlight companies that support American jobs and that make great products in the United States. We rely on the companies listed to provide accurate information regarding their domestic operations and their products. Each company featured is individually responsible for labeling and advertising their products according to applicable standards, such as the Federal Trade Commission’s “Made in USA” standard or California’s “Made in USA” labeling law. We do not review individual products for compliance or claim that because a company is listed in the guide that their products comply with specific labeling or advertising standards. Our focus is on supporting companies that create American jobs.

For more on the Federal Trade Commission’s standards for “Made in USA” claims and California’s “Made in USA” labeling law, please also read this guest post by Dustin Painter and Kristi Wolff of Kelly Drye & Warren, LLP.