Irish-American. I'm happy to be Irish but I'm a complete abstainer. Why can't I find any leprechauns in the stores that don't look drunk? There is a lot more to being Irish than booze-hounding around! There's lots of wonderful values that come out of Celtic culture. How can I reflect this?
2007-02-13 09:09:44 · 5 answers · asked by Brigid O' Somebody 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate by using the other symbols of Ireland...the shamrock, the Brigid's Cross, the Harp, the rainbow and a pot of gold. There are many images out there of leprachauns who aren't drunk...go on the internet for some...there is also the great Celtic knotworks, etc. Where green, give away shamrocks, invite someone you don't know well to lunch (the Irish are great on hospitality). In Ireland, this day is one of prayer, and pilgrimage NOT raucous drunkeness!
2007-02-13 09:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by harpertara 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make your own. If you can't find any leprechauns..use the rainbow and pot of gold...or you could make a St. Patrick Chasing all the snakes out of Ireland.
There are many ways you can celebrate without drinking. Make a traditional dinner..Paint a shamrock on your cheek...wear a Irish flag...something.
2007-02-13 09:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bevin M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll admit that I'll probably have toomuch to drink this St.Patrick's Day, but before I go out to party, I'm going to high mass. My friend and I will be in Savannah, GA for the weekend, and we're planning to go to mass (neither of us are Catholic, but it's a BEAUTIFUL ceremony) and the big parade in town. See what kind of events your town or nearby cities are hosting to celebrate the occasion and join in.
2007-02-13 09:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not possible, its probably against the law not to have a wee dram on St. Paddy's day! It is almost certainly a sin!
2007-02-13 09:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good for you for being you:) and hey st paddy's day could be spent drinking green tea.i hear it's good for you too. :)
2007-02-13 09:38:17 · answer #5 · answered by TOM 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋