St. Patrick's Day Celebration

[JaniceM]

No, don't have to
I let the amatures do that

Truth be told, I don't go out on St Paddy's
Too many crazy wannabes on that night

The other 364 are safer

Except New Year's Eve and Prom night

 

[JaniceM]

It is more likely that Protestants wear orange in memory of King William III of Orange.

I'd always heard green represents support for Ireland's freedom and orange represents the preference to stay under British rule.

 

[Gary O']

Except New Year's Eve and Prom night

Make that 362 nights

 

[RadishRose]

from Wiki
The only name that Patrick uses for himself in his own writings is Pātricius [paːˈtrɪ.ki.ʊs], which gives Old Irish Pátraic [ˈpaːtraiɡʲ] and Modern Irish Pádraig ([ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]); English Patrick; Welsh Padrig; Cornish Petroc.

 

[RadishRose]

Shamrock vs Clover
What, then, is the difference between a shamrock and a clover?

“Clover” is a generic term that refers to trefoils, or any of the 300 species that belong to the Trifolium family. These plants have leaves that are separated into three leaflets, but you may find four-leaf, five-leaf or even six-leaf clovers as a genetic abnormality. “Shamrock,” on the other hand, means “little clover” and is used to refer to the white clover species or the suckling clover species. It is also the symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day.

In conclusion, shamrocks are clovers, but not all clovers are shamrocks. So, that green leaf you see on St. Patrick’s Day? It’s a shamrock and a clover.

https://difference.guru/difference-between-shamrock-and-clover/

https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/st...-scholars-disagree-shamrock/story?id=29696982

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[Meanderer]

Bob Eberly & Helen O'Connell - "Green Eyes" (1947)

 

[cherylpamela66]

Let's start our St. Patrick's Day celebration! Put on your green or orange outfit and let's see it.. There will be refreshments for all! This is also potluck so bring your dishes of choice. I will bring the cupcakes and green beer...

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Here is a link on the origins of St. Patrick's Day:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Saint-Patricks-Day

Do you wear green on St. Patrick's Day? I think some wear orange, too, if I'm not mistaken.

Here is my St. Patrick's Day outfit:

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Let's see what you are wearing to the celebration!

Awesome, I love St Patrick's Day, I am part Irish, English green dress is amazing corned beef and cabbage Hugs!

 

[RadishRose]

Our state capitol and 2 other cities here so far, have cancelled the St Patrick's Day parades.

 

[DaveA]

I think Boston cancelled as well.

 

[Ruthanne]

I'm changing my dress today for the upcoming celebration which will, all likely be online. I wish I could be seen in this lovely dress!

 

[Aunt Bea]

They canceled the Saint Patrick's day parade in my city but one of the local television stations is going to rebroadcast last year's parade on Saturday evening and Sunday morning to help create a party mood for the folks hunkered down at home.

 

[Ruthanne]

I'm changing my dress today for the upcoming celebration which will, all likely be online. I wish I could be seen in this lovely dress!

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I think that dress has a beige lining btw..I wouldn't show all my skin!

 

[JaniceM]

A couple of localisms:

One of my kids brought a high school classmate home for dinner. The guest didn't recognize an item on the table, so I said it was corned beef. The kid replied: "I'm sorry, but I don't like corn!"

A college-age girl came for dinner. As a vegan, it's possible she never saw corned beef before. She poked the corned beef gingerly, and asked "Aren't you going to cook it first?"

 

[Pink Biz]

 

[Ruthanne]

Here's some relaxing music for your celebration

 

[hollydolly]

Here's some relaxing music for your celebration

well as a 100% Celtic lass , Scottish Born and raised from Irish grandparents and ancestors... ... I have to say I'm absolutely true to my roots and love everything Irish and Scottish... except the screech of wailing bagpipes...

Sadly our ST Patrick's day parade in London tomorrow has been cancelled...

 

[Ruthanne]

well as a 100% Celtic lass , Scottish Born and raised from Irish grandparents and ancestors... ... I have to say I'm absolutely true to my roots and love everything Irish and Scottish... except the screech of wailing bagpipes...

Sadly our ST Patrick's day parade in London tomorrow has been cancelled...

All of our St. Patrick's Day parades and celebrations have also been cancelled and all the restaurants and pubs have shut but are open for take out and delivery, we are now not permitted gatherings of more than 10 people. All done for a good reason though, the survival of the most vulnerable.

 

[Ruthanne]

So, have a green beer if you like and enjoy the meal!

 

[Ruthanne]

And more dessert!

 

[Ruthanne]

And here's another image of a lovely meal for you

 

[Ruthanne]

And a little more music for your celebration!

 

[RadishRose]

 

[RadishRose]

 

[hollydolly]

And here's another image of a lovely meal for you

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I will be having that tomorrow...not the beer ( I'm tee-total) but the food...

 

[Ruthanne]

I will be having that tomorrow...not the beer ( I'm tee-total) but the food...

Enjoy hd!☺