Greetings readers!!As I am off for another snow day, I am happy to say goodbye to February!!!!
February is along, cold, dreary month. It's old man winters last dose of snow and ice.St. Patrick's Day Parade is coming upon us!March 14th in New Haven. We will be congregating at my Irish cottage afterwards to celebrate our Irish heritage together!!!(Everyone is invited to come!)In the Irish language there is a famous saying pronounced Chuckie Arlaugh! Which means Our Day Will Come! This was a significant expression from our Irish ancesters fighting for their civil rights in a country known for their "troubles". I often think of how difficult life was for them and how oppressed they were. I often use this expression when I am facing a struggle or adversity, it is an inherited reminder to me that no matter what the obstacle or issue you face, to never give up!! Our ancestors did not and we need to keep that spirit alive and well in our families!With that here is a little excerpt on our beloved Saint Patrick....
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for thousands of years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived, and people would dance, drink, and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.
The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland, but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers to reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. Over the next thirty-five years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies, like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society.
Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore, and Russia. In modern-day Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has traditionally been a religious occasion. In fact, up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17.
Irish Proverb " A Man's health is in his feet"
