Take the US. Why cant we celebrate Independence day or thanks given so? I know that there are lots of Irish abroad but its a national holiday there isnt it?
Sincerely,
Westside.
How come nearly everyone celebrates St Paddies day
Printable View
-
03-03-10, 18:04WestsidexHow come nearly everyone celebrates St Paddies day
-
03-03-10, 18:22Mousey
No, it's not. Most of the Irish and Irish-Americans take the day off though, and arrangements are made to shut down the route of the parade etc, but otherwise it's a normal working day for the rest of the US.
I was at the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York a couple of years ago. It was spectacular and all, and I got talking to this cop who was standing near me who reckoned his grandad had come over on a coffin ship from Kerry or somewhere. Then, this Asian crosses the road to get to the other side - he was dressed in his suit and was carrying a briefcase. The cop bellowed at him in this big ass thick Noo Yawk accent: "Hey buddy! This might be a normal day fo you guys but it ain't for us Irish!!!" :D -
03-03-10, 19:06thehighwayman
Everyone likes the Irish that's why. Not everyone likes Americans so they don't celebrate it with them. Theres a lot of people who claim to been Irish on St Paddies Day.
-
03-03-10, 20:56lutherBecause..........There are an estimated 70,000,000 people world wide that can claim Irish ancestry..........Quote:
Originally Posted by Westsidex
About 35,000,000 in America.............. -
04-03-10, 15:51Taylor of ManchesterBecause........
It will be me birfdi!!!
T
xxx -
04-03-10, 15:54Karin KissBirthday ???Quote:
Originally Posted by Taylor of Manchester
-
04-03-10, 16:22Barron67
its just a very good excuse for people worldwide to get pissed!!!
Happy Birthday Taylor:) -
04-03-10, 16:47RockmanQuote:
Originally Posted by Barron67
Snap..... I was just about to add that