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The Differences Between Ireland's St. Patrick's Day And America's

Erin go Bragh

Mollie Mason

Mar 13, 2017

Bowling Green State University

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The Differences Between Ireland's St. Patrick's Day And America's

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Just about everybody knows about and loves St. Patrick’s Day. Or should I say, St. Party's Day. Am I right? A holiday full of green. Lots and lots of green, and lots and lots of beer. But are we celebrating it the right way, the way it’s done in Ireland? Nope. In Ireland, SPD is a holy day, not one to get completely plastered and forget how old you are or where you live. So let's get cultured, shall we?

The Celebration

Ireland- Obviously they celebrate the day because of their Irish heritage.

USA- Everybody, including the non-Irish "celebrate" the day, if you know what I mean

The Outfits of Choice

Ireland- They wear shamrocks

USA- We wear lots of green. So much green, in fact, that if you step out into nature, you become invisible.

The Pinching Ritual

Ireland- No pinching if you don't wear green because in Ireland the people actual like each other.

USA- You get pinched if you do not wear green, and that sh*t hurts.

The Daily "Activities"

Ireland- They go to church, spend time with their families, and honor their namsake.

USA- We're boozin' today, brothers.

The Food

Ireland- A delicious roast dinner is served, and you dine with your family.

USA- Um time spent eating means less time spent drinking....

The Food... Again

Ireland- The true Irish do not eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. Everything is a myth.

USA- Those who think they're Irish think it's an ethnic dish.

The Alcohol

Ireland- Pubs are closed on St. Patrick’s Day.

USA- Pubs open early, and if you're lucky enough, you might get to hit up "Kegs 'n' Eggs" at the crack of dawn.

The (Green) Alcohol

Ireland- If they do drink, the beer is a regular hue.

USA- Green beer is festive, right?

The Day Drinking

Ireland- Is pretty much non-existant.

USA- If you don't black out, you did it wrong.

The Parades

Ireland- Parades are fairly new to Ireland.

USA- We've been parading since 1766

The End

Ireland- The celebration ends with music, stories, and the drowning of the shamrock.

USA- You’re day ended 6 hours ago when you probably passed out and don’t remember a single thing.

It's not unlike America to go above, beyond, and overboard with our celebrations. While SPD in the USA is all about having a good time, remember to stay safe and be cautious. But the moral of the story is long live the Irish! Erin go Bragh!

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The Differences Between Ireland's St. Patrick's Day And America's

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The Celebration

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The Daily "Activities"

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The Alcohol

The (Green) Alcohol

The Day Drinking

The Parades

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