March is Irish-American Heritage Month & St. Patrick’s Day
Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the President issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year.
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. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military. This parade became an annual event, with President Truman attending in 1948.
To get more Irish-American facts: Census
Celebrating the Irish-Way or American Way?
The Irish used to celebrate this holiday by going to church, but when Irish immigrated to America they wanted to celebrate their Irish heritage.
Guinness is not the same in Ireland as we have in the U.S.
“If you get a Guinness at any old bar in America, it’s mixed in the tap with carbon dioxide — as many beers are,” said Danny Coleman. “But a proper Guinness is mixed with mostly nitrogen to give it a creamier, smoother taste.”
–>No green beer in Ireland
–>No corned beef and cabbage in Ireland. Irish immigrants in America swapped corned beef for the bacon and cabbage dish.
To read more: The Washington Times
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!!
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