Saint Patrick’s Day


Every March 17th, the world turns a shade greener as both the Irish and those who wish they were, come together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

What started as a humble feast in honor of Ireland’s beloved patron saint has blossomed into a global extravaganza. This day is a vibrant tapestry of culture, bursting with lively parades, rhythmic dancing, mouthwatering culinary delights, and an endless sea of emerald.

It’s a day when the spirit of Ireland dances in the streets and in the hearts of millions, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary with a dash of Irish magic.

 

 

When I was a child, my dad always reminded me that we were Scottish, NOT Irish, so he made me wear orange to school on St. Patrick’s Day.  For a shy, introverted kid, this made my life even worse than it was.

He would have loved this t-shirt – if only it came in orange:

 

(and yes, I bought it in his memory)

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