telegraph.co.uk— St Patrick's Day is being celebrated by Irish communities around the world. Here we list 10 fascinating facts about the celebration of Ireland's patron saint: — Submitted Mar 17, 2009
11: Here in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day, (like the other 'holiday' we invented, Halloween) wasn't a big deal until American comericalisation caught hold of it. The globalisation of western culture has meant that Ireland has actually re-imported these 'celebrations', stupid green beer and all.
"The globalisation of western culture has meant that Ireland has actually re-imported these 'celebrations', stupid green beer and all."I didnt know we did the green beer? where in Dublin does green beer on Paddys day?
disrupter Mar 18, 2009
Sorry but this post needs more t**s.
philbert Mar 18, 2009
Wearing green was outlawed by England at one point in Ireland, so wearing it on St. Patrick's Day is kind of "stickin' it to the man"
friendlysoviet Mar 18, 2009
They were Catholics in a prodominently Protestant nation, you dumbf**k. Of course there's going to be some bad blood between the two groups of people.
boozedrinker Mar 18, 2009
I DONT GIVE A F**K JUST GIVE ME BOOZE THANKS
yage2006 Mar 18, 2009
Here is a fact. telegraph.co.uk articles are being dugg by the same 300 or so people. /Buried
maverickapollo Mar 18, 2009
Who cares what excuses paddy needs for a drink.
gavinzac Mar 18, 2009
Don't be stupid.
gavinzac Mar 18, 2009
11: Here in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day, (like the other 'holiday' we invented, Halloween) wasn't a big deal until American comericalisation caught hold of it. The globalisation of western culture has meant that Ireland has actually re-imported these 'celebrations', stupid green beer and all.
necromancer Mar 18, 2009
He brought Christianity to Ireland... that is not a fact that should be celebrated.
captainyosarian Dec 3, 2009
"The globalisation of western culture has meant that Ireland has actually re-imported these 'celebrations', stupid green beer and all."I didnt know we did the green beer? where in Dublin does green beer on Paddys day?