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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.

Date: 2009-03-18 02:30 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fajrdrako.livejournal.com
Because of St. Patrick's Day? I don't even understand what that means!

Date: 2009-03-18 05:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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.

Date: 2009-03-18 01:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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!

Date: 2009-03-18 03:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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.

Date: 2009-03-18 03:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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.

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