^ so basically, this catholic dude had visions and saw it as his duty to convert all the pagans in Ireland. Through this, he achieved sainthood (probably posthumously). The celebration aspect comes about because it was originally seen as a reprieve from lent
"I think what Bara meant was "Why is this a holiday in modern secular society?"
It makes about as much sense as stuffing eggs with candy and hiding them, or sticking lights on a tree. It's a celebration, one that doesn't really connect anymore to its origins but is still fun.
here in america, it's only a holiday for white folks to get drunk in the streets and wear cheap paper hats while yelling and trying to hold each other up for the camera
Thanks joe. I hope you and brandon have a wonderful day.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joe! I hope you all have happy holidays. ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe! Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone, and remember to be safe while celebrating!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe, and Happy st.Patrick's day simmers!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day celebrating, the London Eye is Green today!
Thanks! My Birthday too. ;D
ReplyDeleteGet druuuuuuunk! xD
ReplyDeleteI did nothing for st patricks day. Woot for being a mother, lmfao.
I actually forgot about it until people posted it on facebook.
Have fun, guys!
ooh I live in London too, i saw the pics of green the LE on the news.
ReplyDeleteAll i got out of today is a lot of Drunk Irish jokes :/ as an Irish myself its just degrading.
the angel of north turned grren <3
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ReplyDeleteWhy exactly is this a holiday?
ReplyDelete^ so basically, this catholic dude had visions and saw it as his duty to convert all the pagans in Ireland. Through this, he achieved sainthood (probably posthumously). The celebration aspect comes about because it was originally seen as a reprieve from lent
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^Technically, it's impossible for anyone to be made a saint while alive, so the "probably" is a bit idiotic.
ReplyDeleteI think what Bara meant was "Why is this a holiday in modern secular society?"
^An excuse to make it holiday for the drunks? That's all I ever see every St. Patty's Day anyways in the South :/
ReplyDelete"I think what Bara meant was "Why is this a holiday in modern secular society?"
ReplyDeleteIt makes about as much sense as stuffing eggs with candy and hiding them, or sticking lights on a tree. It's a celebration, one that doesn't really connect anymore to its origins but is still fun.
here in america, it's only a holiday for white folks to get drunk in the streets and wear cheap paper hats while yelling and trying to hold each other up for the camera
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