I am a nonpracticing Catholic if that makes a difference
2007-03-10 07:38:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
LOL - I have 2 or 3 drops of Irish blood somewhere. I can let you have a drop.
St Patrick was un-sainted, because he was probably not even Roman Catholic! He did not submit to the Pope's authority.
Anybody can celebrate St Patrick's day if they feel like it - even a Muslim, a Hindu, or an atheist!
1. Because it's a fun holiday
2. Because you might admire the man, whether you shared his religious beliefs or not.
In any case, I don't think anyone could prevent you from celebrating St Pat's.
Top of the mornin' to you!
2007-03-10 07:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking for the Irish, no, absolutely not. You should spend the entire day hidden in a pantry behind cans of tomato soup. Of course you can celebrate St. Pat's. Anyone can. Enjoy a good beer or ale, some nice corned beef on rye and some good music. Catholism has nothing to do with being Irish, it's a religion, and not all the Irish are Catholic. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you.
2007-03-10 18:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by teacupn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
course you can - most english people celebrate st patricks day, and most bars clubs and pubs have a special st patricks day thing going on - in the uk st patricks day is celebrated more so than St Georges day,he being the patron saint of england, sadly most people dont even know what day that falls on - WHICH IS APRIL 23rd this year....
You dont really need to be anything you mention to celebrate it - have fun - you can always celebrate st george too - more excuses for a party
2007-03-10 17:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely! party on! (this is coming from someone who is a second generation Irish American... if thats any consolation)
P.S.
If you're interested about St. Patrick's Day, the history channel has a very detailed over-view on this web page.
http://www.history.com/minisites/stpatricksday/
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
2007-03-10 21:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by Curious Kim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St Patrick's Day embraces all races creeds cultures - - - Go for It, get green drinking beer and spread good cheer - - -
Peace..
2007-03-10 15:45:48 · answer #5 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can celebrate whatever you want to celebrate... 80% of the people who celebrate on st patty's day just do so to have fun, not to 'honor' anyone
2007-03-10 18:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you want to celebrate - do it God's way, not religious nor the world's way.
2007-03-10 15:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by childofGod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why wouldn't you?
2007-03-10 15:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by Adara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do what ya feel.
2007-03-10 15:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by Xerberus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah y not.
2007-03-10 15:41:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋