St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Mar 17th 2006, 2:07 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Rete
I'm only familiar with the NYC and Boston areas of the East Coast. Both towns have a very high influx of Irish and for example, on our avenue, the stores and pubs (12 of them now in a 9 block area) are all owned and operated by an Irish citizen.
In both cities you will find parades and a festival day for every nationality, i.e. Stuben Day (German), Columbus Day (Italian), St. Patrick's Day (Irish), Jamaican Festival, Caribben Festival, etc.
Suppose that it is that the Irish are so proud of their heritage and so very new to the US in such high quantities that they all come out and celebrate.
In both cities you will find parades and a festival day for every nationality, i.e. Stuben Day (German), Columbus Day (Italian), St. Patrick's Day (Irish), Jamaican Festival, Caribben Festival, etc.
Suppose that it is that the Irish are so proud of their heritage and so very new to the US in such high quantities that they all come out and celebrate.
And St Georges Day, St Davids Day, St Andrews Day.....?
Mar 17th 2006, 2:08 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
And St Georges Day, St Davids Day, St Andrews Day.....?
Mar 17th 2006, 2:10 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Ray
St Georges Day better known as Ray's Day..is OK...
Mar 17th 2006, 2:11 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Do you fly the cross or a large birthday card?
Mar 17th 2006, 2:14 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Do you fly the cross or a large birthday card?
Mar 17th 2006, 2:36 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
They've been here for years
I've heard of it cos there's quiet a few paddy's in my home town and my step dad's family is Irish....just a big excuse to go for a raving piss up though
here they sell allsorts even kids and little old ladies celebrate it ....a friend is having a St Patricks Day Party with her church group....what's the world coming too ....probably not a drop of booze...it'd have any decent Irishman turning in his grave! 
Mar 17th 2006, 2:38 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Ray
No!! I spread Roundup® Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate Plus.. on certain lawns.....
Do you do contracts still?
Mar 17th 2006, 2:43 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Do you do contracts still?
Mar 17th 2006, 2:46 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Do you do contracts still?
That would be hilarious; after the lawn turns brown you could go round to their houses, knock on the door and complain that their lawns aren't green enough.
Mar 17th 2006, 4:20 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
They've been here for years
The Irish were persecuted when they originally started coming over, signs saying no blacks and no Irish
They deserve it - I might go to the Parade at lunch
Sneaky Friday lunchtime beer!!
Mar 17th 2006, 4:54 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
I was reading somewhere the other day about how St Patrick's day as a big pissup is pretty much an American invention: The article said that until relatively recently St Patrick's day in Ireland would be celebrated quietly: families would go to mass in the morning, have a big lunch together, and that was about it - most of the pubs and bars were actually shut on St Patrick's day. Can't remember where I read that and I stand to be corrected if the article was cobblers.
As for me and the Mrs, although we are both 0% Irish we will be celebrating St Patrick's day by going with some friends to the Nokia Theatre in Times Square, NYC, to see the Pogues!! the classic lineup!! Shane's not dead yet!!
There is a possibility some Guinness may be consumed.
As for me and the Mrs, although we are both 0% Irish we will be celebrating St Patrick's day by going with some friends to the Nokia Theatre in Times Square, NYC, to see the Pogues!! the classic lineup!! Shane's not dead yet!!
There is a possibility some Guinness may be consumed.
Mar 17th 2006, 4:58 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by elfman
I was reading somewhere the other day about how St Patrick's day as a big pissup is pretty much an American invention: The article said that until relatively recently St Patrick's day in Ireland would be celebrated quietly: families would go to mass in the morning, have a big lunch together, and that was about it - most of the pubs and bars were actually shut on St Patrick's day. Can't remember where I read that and I stand to be corrected if the article was cobblers.
As for me and the Mrs, although we are both 0% Irish we will be celebrating St Patrick's day by going with some friends to the Nokia Theatre in Times Square, NYC, to see the Pogues!! the classic lineup!! Shane's not dead yet!!
There is a possibility some Guinness may be consumed.
As for me and the Mrs, although we are both 0% Irish we will be celebrating St Patrick's day by going with some friends to the Nokia Theatre in Times Square, NYC, to see the Pogues!! the classic lineup!! Shane's not dead yet!!
There is a possibility some Guinness may be consumed.
Enjoy the Pogues - they are def entertaining
Mar 17th 2006, 5:04 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I agree, much more is made of St Patrick's Day in the US especially here in the NE. I think this is due to the large population of Irish immigrants on this coast. All these so called 'holidays' are just one more excuse to screw us out of money.
I'd hate to be a septic worker on saturday havin' to deal with all those green turds
Mar 17th 2006, 5:06 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
And St Georges Day, St Davids Day, St Andrews Day.....?
Mar 17th 2006, 5:07 am
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Re: St Patrick's Day - why all the fuss?
