St. Patrick's Day Tradition
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (159338)
Boise, Idaho
March 6, 2018 7:09pm CST
Corned beef and cabbage is not a tradition in Ireland. There the cows were not used for their meat but their strength in the farm fields. It is a sacred animal and a symbol of wealth.
England is actually who introduced Ireland to the potato. They are the beef eaters. Lincoln had corned beef, potatoes and cabbage for his first Inaugural Luncheon back on March, 4, 1861.
The actual traditional St. Patrick's Day meal in Ireland is lamb or bacon. It is a day of family and religion. Pubs were closed by law in Ireland until 1970. No green beer there.
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@rheicel (7065)
• Philippines
7 Mar 18
@celticeagle Unfortunately we don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day here. 
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
7 Mar 18
I always wondered where all the "traditions" started and how true they were. Thankfully, I don't eat cabbage or corned beef or drink. But I do wear green!
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
7 Mar 18
@celticeagle yes it is. Our st pattys day parade is this saturday bit no kids so wont be going this ywar.
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@LindaCPearson (2241)
• United States
13 Mar 18
Not being Irish, I really don't celebrate with any special foods or drinks. The corned beef, potato and cabbage does sound very good.
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