2007-03-04 03:08:34 · 10 answers · asked by browneyes 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
Yes, the saying goes, everbody is Irish on St. Patty's Day. Have a good time, race is unimportant.
2007-03-04 03:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Geo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into a celebration for all things Irish.
So you don't "need" to be anything. Folks of all races and
religons are welcome to experience irish tradition, music
food and folklore on this day.
I myself enjoy learning about other cultures and like to frequent
festivals and events that celebrate their history and heritage
as well.
2007-03-04 07:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its celebrated by mostly the Irish or people of Irish descent. It is a feast day in the Catholic Church so liturgically speaking yes, its celebrated throughout the Christian world (i.e Roman Catholics), however the secular festivities are done mainly those of irish blood.
For example, in Moscow, Russia, which is predominantly Orthodox Christian, St.Patrick's day was an unknown event until about 10 years ago when the irish expatriate community started having a street festival in downtown Moscow.
2007-03-04 08:00:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two of my Very Irish Friends who happen to be Irish Citizens aren't even "white" One is of African decent born and raised in Derry, the other is Korean born, adopted and raised in Derry.
It's not about race after all, there is but 1 anyway, the HUMAN race.....
2007-03-04 08:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by irishladinar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of this being a racially sensitive holiday. Everyone is green on St. Patrick's day!
2007-03-04 06:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
properly, my birthday is easily on St.Patrick's Day *hehe* so, i'm getting birthday cake and substances! and that i'm continually stuck wearing eco-friendly! Haha...yet i imagine ima placed on a blue dress this year. BQ: Clovers...leprechauns freak me out!
2016-11-27 20:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by mordehay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would avoid wearing a "kiss me I'm Irish" item if you are not irish, otherwise, go for it! Take every chance you get to celebrate!
2007-03-04 04:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by scrabblemaven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would it be white people only? not all white people are Irish, you know.
and yes, people of races celebrate it.
2007-03-04 11:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yo Geo its Paddy's day not Patty's paddy is a blokes name and every one is Irish
2007-03-04 04:50:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's just a fun holdiay. and anybody who wants to celebrate it does, and whoever doesn't want to just goes on with their daily lives.
2007-03-06 03:06:34 · answer #10 · answered by Kirby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋