Writer's Block: A Little Green

[fajrdrako]

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No. Most people I know think the day is a bit of a joke, or they just don't think about it. It's a holiday that seems to be associated with alcohol, and most of my friends aren't really drinkers.

Mind you, I'm celebrating with a party - why not? A Sarah Jane Adventures video-party. I'm sure I can think of some way to associate Sarah Jane with Ireland. And I'm giving my friends gifts. Is there any kind of gift-giving tradition associated with the day?

I like the idea of celebrating saints' days, and keeping medieval traditions alive, but all my Irish ancestors were Orangemen from County Down - makes me feel a bit of a fraud, waving around a shamrock.

Comments

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Because of St. Patrick's Day? I don't even understand what that means!

[darthhellokitty.livejournal.com]

If someone is not wearing green on St Patrick's Day, you're supposed to pinch them.

It's an American thing, although apparently lots of Americans have never heard of it either.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

So is it a Boston thing?

Seems to me a person who followed that rule would be pinching everyone in sight, just about!

[darthhellokitty.livejournal.com]

I don't know, I haven't been in Boston on St Patrick's Day. I can say with authority that it's done in parts of Florida.

The thing is, there aren't that many people to pinch, because the pinching motivates people to wear green.

I should mention that this is mostly popular with grade school kids, you don't usually see people in offices pinching each other.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

you don't usually see people in offices pinching each other.

I am relieved to hear it.

It does sound like grade school behaviour.