Today being St. Paddy’s day, which happens to be my favorite day of the year, I’d like to express a few thoughts about it.

St. Patrick’s Day is:

• A celebration of Irish heritage through music, culture, food, stories, and Yes a few pints
• NOT about drinking green beer and getting fall down drunk
• A remembrance of past ancestors who came to America to better themselves and who fought for and built this country.
• An ode to all Irish who struggled through the days of “Irish need not apply”
• A time for tradition, family, friends, and loved ones.
• Embracing the Irish character, personality, and charisma that make Irish culture truly unique
• Honoring Ireland’s independence and freedom from England’s rule
• NOT about fighting
• Hope that the struggle that still continues in N. Ireland between Catholics and Protestants will end

Watch this short video on the real history of St. Patrick’s Day:

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