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The Irish are a proud, defiant, rebellious people. They have resisted centuries of invasion, oppression, xenophobia, and famine to hold on to their rich culture and heritage. St. Patrick's Day, a religious holiday in Ireland, evolved into a celebration of Irish heritage as thousands of homesick immigrants marched the streets of their adopted cities as a show of pride and solidarity. The celebration caught on to the degree that nowadays nearly every American, Irish or not, celebrates St. Patrick's Day as if they were only just off the boat from Kerry. To most Americans, the only way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is to pack into the local "Irish" pub, drink huge quantities of green beer, sing odd songs about alligators and unicorns, and top off the festivities by puking on their shoes. As an Irish-American, I love St. Patrick's Day; it's a chance to celebrate my roots. But I'm pretty disgusted by the orgy of drinking that's washed away any meaning (and every memory) of the celebration, and I suspect there are a lot of quasi-adults out there who no longer get a thrill out of crowded bars, bad beer, and vomit. On this St. Patrick's Day, celebrate the Irish with the respect they deserve and host your own Irish-themed dinner party for eight of your most over-the-bar-scene friends. By featuring the best of Irish food, drink, and tradition, you'll have a memorable, meaningful feast, and avoid a nasty green hangover the next day. décor ---------------------------> lounge . nourish . host . laze . home . |
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