I get teased about being an Irish non-Irish. Irish because I have an Irish last name and because my birthday coincides with the most Irish of days, St. Patrick’s Day. Non-Irish because I’m not. My younger American friends think I must be the luckiest non-Irish because I have even more reason to drink and drink more than I should.
This Catholics Saints day has, over the ages, been reduced to a day of revelry and drinking. Lots of drinking. I’ve found that most Americans who do indulge in alcohol, don’t need a reason to drink beer so why did they need another day dedicated to it. Ask the average American 20 something what St Patty’s day is and they will tell you green beer and parties. Did you know St Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland? There is a reason to celebrate this missionary and the impact he made on an entire country. I’m sure he wouldn’t want people getting drunk and acting stupid. But how like the world system to pervert what was meant to celebrate something wholesome and positive. Instead we have people getting drunk until they are sick, some driving and hurting themselves or others and spending money that they really need to do more important things with. There’s not much positive in that, is there? On the other hand, this time brings friends and families together. Can they be convinced to do less destructive activities.
So what’s the appeal of green beer?
March 7, 2009 at 6:42 pm
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