St. Patrick's Day

A little green history:

 

~Celebrated on March 17th, the death date of St. Patrick, who is hailed as bringing Christianity to Ireland.

 

~Lenten restrictions, food & drink, are lifted for this day, which has led to its equation with alcohol.  One Irish priest has lamented the holiday's demise into "mindless alcohol-fueled revelry." 

 

~The shamrock was used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagans, whom he wanted to Christianize.

 

~It is a national holiday in many European countries, but not the U.S.  (Though, it sure seems like one in the City of Chicago!!!)

I raise my glass of green beer and wish you Slainte!  May your revelry not leave you green from over-indulgence!