tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post5162816807669642862..comments2023-07-08T02:18:50.926-07:00Comments on Foreign Quang: The Wearing of the GreenRandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16746936407430428943noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-1987664399476304782010-03-21T19:36:38.462-07:002010-03-21T19:36:38.462-07:00Ken: Goofy traditions are something that was passe...Ken: Goofy traditions are something that was passed down from my mother. It's fun to watch now as I see my daughter perpetuate her own silliness with her kids.<br /><br />Jill: You are truly an Irish diva! I will surely be lifting some of your good ideas for next year. But tell me, how did the milk turn green when it hit the glass? Was there food coloring in the bottom? Inquiring minds want to know...<br />P.S. Those dastardly leprechauns!<br />P.S. And yes! I learned last year as a science teacher how to make my own green carnations. I never needed those florists at all.<br /><br />septembermom: I have heard that New York is the Irish parade capital! It would be wonderful to see it sometime. So, do you do your best Riverdance imitation for the kids? :)<br /><br />Pen: It could very well be just an American thing. I am supposing it got started (although I don't know) when all the people from different cultures moved to America. Maybe it was the best they could do to keep from forgetting where they came from. I'm not sure about the "St. Patty's" part. I usually only see it in print as "Paddy" so I can't help you on that one.<br /><br />Thank you for the link. It was quite interesting!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746936407430428943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-79095908747461774642010-03-19T17:58:23.839-07:002010-03-19T17:58:23.839-07:00One other thing, why do you call it St "Patty...One other thing, why do you call it St "Patty's Day" over there.<br />Here and in Ireland it is Patricks or "Paddy's" All Irish are Paddys.<br /><br />Sorry...dominating your thread....<br />Going now.Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578394064457355378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-74594345396200439072010-03-19T17:56:58.457-07:002010-03-19T17:56:58.457-07:00Still bemused Randi, despite your history link. (t...Still bemused Randi, despite your history link. (thanks). Im not saying there isnt the odd parade or whatever, but where I am...quite large Irish population on an individual basis "nothing".<br />As one of them said:<br /><br />People outside Ireland seem to embrace St Patrick's Day with much more enthusiasm than those on the homeland do. There are worldwide celebrations, which people cheerfully embrace, whether they have a genuine Irish connection or not. <br /><br />I had an Irish g.grandmother both my mums and dads side, and we never have taken much notice. Seems the same for most people.<br />Fascinating isnt it?<br /><br />Mind you I think it might be a bit of an American thing. I notice people declaring themselves "Irish American" "Italian American".<br />We dont do that here either.<br />We arent very good at preserving culture I think.<br />But we do have (with respect) a lot more history than you. So perhaps this spurs you on, and we are a bit complacent.<br /><br />I will shut up now, and leave you with a link which sheds a bit more light on the subject...<br /><br />http://www.timeplan.com/news-and-events/newsletters/march-2009/article26.aspxPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578394064457355378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-51357076981585160152010-03-19T17:56:33.524-07:002010-03-19T17:56:33.524-07:00Love hearing about your traditions! I grew up in a...Love hearing about your traditions! I grew up in a very Irish section of the Bronx. You should see the celebrations that go on there regularly. I think they celebrate St. Patty's day over and over and over again. I love watching the parades. The kids laugh when I put on my Irish music.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-42198616797347369702010-03-19T17:40:58.886-07:002010-03-19T17:40:58.886-07:00p.s. you can make your own green carnations or ros...p.s. you can make your own green carnations or roses, you know...Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-27816050836189560592010-03-19T17:38:12.311-07:002010-03-19T17:38:12.311-07:00OK - let's see....this year we: painted our fi...OK - let's see....this year we: painted our fingernails green and wore green clothes. We set a trap for the lepruchans, but they escaped and turned our toilet water green, scribbled a message in green ink on the bathroom mirror, piled up all the couch pillows in the family room into a tower, and somehow made our white milk turn green when it hit the cup! We had green fruit rollups in our lunches and special green cupcakes for dessert.<br />Last year, the lepruchans turned all the chairs over and opened all the cupboards. They left shamrocks all over the house and when each kid found theirs, they got a baggie of green M&Ms.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-35919881312010632182010-03-19T15:17:29.051-07:002010-03-19T15:17:29.051-07:00You have some lovely family traditions Randi. They...You have some lovely family traditions Randi. They'll love you forever.Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-36541810434503841692010-03-19T10:44:09.439-07:002010-03-19T10:44:09.439-07:00Pen: I found the history of St. Patrick's Day....Pen: I found the history of St. Patrick's Day. You had me intrigued too! Here it goes, straight from :<br /><br />http://stpatricksday.com/history/stpatricksday/<br /><br />History of<br />Saint Patrick's Day<br /><br />Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá 'le Pádraig or Lá Fhéile Pádraig), colloquially is the feast day which annually celebrates Saint Patrick (386-493), the patron saint of Ireland, on March 17. It is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland (a bank holiday in Northern Ireland).<br /><br />Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish people and increasingly by many of non-Irish descent. Celebrations are generally themed around all things green and Irish; both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green, eating Irish food, imbibing Irish drink, and attending parades. The St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland is part of a five day festival, with over 500,000 people attending the 2006 parade. The largest St. Patrick's Day parade is held in New York City and it is watched by 2 million spectators. The St. Patrick's day parade was first held in New York City on 17 March, 1756 when Irish soldiers marched through the city. Parades also take place in other Irish towns and villages. Other large parades include those in Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Coatbridge, Montreal, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, Savannah, Pittsburgh, Denver, Sacramento, Scranton and Toronto. Large parades also take place in other places throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as Australia and Asia.<br /><br />As well as being a celebration of Irish culture, Saint Patrick's Day is a Christian festival celebrated in the Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland (among other churches in the Anglican Communion) and some other denominations. The day always falls in the season of Lent. In church calendars (though rarely in secular ones) Saint Patrick's Day is moved to the following Monday when it falls on a Sunday. It is traditional for those observing a lenten fast to break it for the duration of Saint Patrick's Day whenever March 17 falls on a Friday.<br /><br />In many parts of North America, Britain, and Australia, expatriate Irish, those of Irish descent, and ever-growing crowds of people with no Irish connections but who may proclaim themselves "Irish for a day" also celebrate St. Patrick's Day, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages (lager dyed green, Irish beer and stout, such as Murphys, Smithwicks, Harp or Guinness, or Irish whiskey, Irish Cider, Irish Coffee or Baileys Irish Cream) and by wearing at least one article of green-colored clothing.Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746936407430428943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-24188387015332422802010-03-19T10:18:36.002-07:002010-03-19T10:18:36.002-07:00Janice: Yay for Celtic blood! :) And thank you for...Janice: Yay for Celtic blood! :) And thank you for the nice compliments. You are so sweet.The pots of gold were so fun to make. I suppose making anything involving chocolate ranks right up there...<br /><br />Auntie M: One of my favorite pictures is the one of the four sisters all wearing their Irish shirts. No wonder Jill and I had no hope! :)<br /><br />Juliegoose: I've tried to feed her mashed potatoes before, only to hear her remind me that she hates potatoes. Guess you'd better stock up on the food coloring, eh? :)<br /><br />Pen: That's very interesting that St. Patrick's Day is not really celebrated over there. Maybe it's because when it's all around you every day, it seems strange to celebrate something that's just part of what you live every day anyway. For us, it's a treat to remember our Irish heritage (or for others, to pretend they have it in the first place.) I do wonder how the celebration got started. I always assumed the Irish started it, but apparently that is not so. I may have to do a little research.<br /><br />Anonymous: You're welcome!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746936407430428943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-84002957179620332522010-03-19T00:56:52.488-07:002010-03-19T00:56:52.488-07:00Nice fill someone in on and this fill someone in o...Nice fill someone in on and this fill someone in on helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you seeking your information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-56527853197230659232010-03-18T17:33:30.489-07:002010-03-18T17:33:30.489-07:00What's odd it that here in England...almost Ir...What's odd it that here in England...almost Ireland, we are hardly aware of St Patrick's Day.<br />I have never heard of anyone wearing green or eating green things including my Irish friends, and years ago my Irish family.<br />Now it's true we Brits are not big on celebrations like you guys are, but I wonder how this idea started.<br />Most of the Irish just go to the pub for Guinness.<br />Enlighten me please, I am intrigued.Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578394064457355378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-71437385322045997802010-03-18T13:48:30.165-07:002010-03-18T13:48:30.165-07:00Yes, I'm still shocked over Hoolie's enjoy...Yes, I'm still shocked over Hoolie's enjoyment of green mashed potatoes, obviously she doesn't enjoy white potatoes, but must have hers green to find them delicious. Who knew that was all it took to solve her anti-Irish potato hatred!Juliegoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513424162975964384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-71166388263076296362010-03-18T10:27:19.713-07:002010-03-18T10:27:19.713-07:00Like your dear mother, me soul is Irish.Like your dear mother, me soul is Irish.Auntie M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489063201658597291.post-57374598787344271592010-03-18T06:50:12.080-07:002010-03-18T06:50:12.080-07:00You, my dear, are an absolute star! If only every ...You, my dear, are an absolute star! If only every kid in the States had a Randi as a mum or a teacher, the world would be a better place! It's lovely to know we share Celtic blood, to be sure, to be sure!<br />PS I LOVED your pots of gold!<br />PPS Hope you're feeling better.janice hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264755008473956457noreply@blogger.com