— Domani Spero
The Irish Times writes, “five ways Americans invented St Patrick’s Day, apparently.”
One YouTube commenter says, “Corn-beef and cabbage isn’t a tradition here it is potatoes and steak.” Another writes, “Obviously a joke just not funny.”
From somebody not/not happy about this:
“Americans did not invent Saint Patrick’s Day, which is an ancient Christian feast day, they just invented deeply tacky celebrations with an excess of lurid green elements (tolerable shades do exist) and inappropriate Scottish kilts (which Irish people do not wear), fake leprechaun outfits (leprechauns do not wear green) and fake-coloured quasi-“red” beards (leprechauns do not have red hair). It is noteworthy how leprechauns are never seen any more; they have been shamed into deeper reclusiveness than ever.”
From somebody who just love St. Patty’s Day Saint Paddy’s Day:
“Love St. Patrick’s Day Parades!! The one in St. Louis, Mo is great fun. Just visited Ireland and loved it. Everyone wants a bit of Ireland, so green pints, rivers and parades. Americans love to invent holidays, it means getting together for the parade and the the pints. Just glad it was invented!!”
Don’t pinch us, we’re wearing a non-tacky green leprechaun outfit on Monday!!
Related articles
- St. Patrick’s Day traditions explained (usatoday.com)
- The Luck O’ the Irish (millcreekchronicle.com)
- St. Patrick’s Day – The Infographic (business2community.com)
- Irish Times and U.S. Embassy Clash over Which Country Invented St. Patty’s Day (mediaite.com)
- 12 Vegan Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day (onegreenplanet.org)
