St. Patricks Day!

I really dont have any idea about St.Patrick day! i only heard it from the internet. But im curious how it is supposed to be celebrated.

I know it has something to do with St. PAtrick...I know the first parade was is the US, not in Ireland, I think Irish soldiers marched here. Other than that I guess I do not know much. I'm glad you started this discussion and I look forward to seeing the answers! =)

Here is a good site for info on this subject: http://www.history.com/minisites/stpatricksday/ Be sure to where some green. People used to pinch me at school when I forgot to wear it. Silly but sort of fun too. Have a happy and don't cover up the freckles.

Most saints have a day named after them but they are not celebrated. For Example Saint George's Day is April 23 and is celebrated but not in the general way that Saint Patrick is. I am sure the original meaning of the celebration has changed into a secular celebration of Irish food, drink and parades, much like Christmas has changed from its original meanings.

After reading this discussion and learning what it is that I have been celebrating my whole life on March 17th, (I acctually did have a clue), I have come to the conclusion that i will just see it as a party holiday that we Americans use to get drunk and have a great excuse for it, especially since it falls on a Tuesday this year! I love this holiday. I have been working in the restaurant business for many years, and have either gone out to celebrate this with good friends or I have worked and made silly amounts of money! This year I even wrote down a few of my favorite martinis and published them over on ehow.co. The link to see the article is: www.ehow.com/how_4836106_make-irish-martinis.html. Check it out if you have the time!