St. Patrick's Day March 17th
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A Wee Bit Of History
Celebrated internationally on March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day that is named after patron Saint Patrick and national apostle of Ireland whom was born in the fourth century. Patrick was born in Roman Britain and kidnapped around the age of 16 by Irish raiders and sold as a slave to an Irish chieftan. Six years passed and upon hearing a voice in his sleep telling him to escape to a ship that was waiting for him 200 miles away, he fled and returned to Britain. Upon returning to he studied to become a priest, later returning to Ireland as a Bishop to get the Irish people to become Christians rather than their native polytheism. The reason why the shamrock is the national flower of Ireland is that St. Patrick would use it to teach the Irish the Holy Trinity. Originally this was a Catholic holiday and in the early 17th century became a feast day.
My favorite Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Corn beef and cabbage would always be on the menu at our house as my Dad being of Irish decent we would always have fish on Fridays, corn beef on St. Paddy’s day and Irish Mist would always in the liqueur cabinet. In Ireland however, I believe the traditional dish is bacon with cabbage an apple tart for desert and Irish coffee to top off the meal. Corn beef and cabbage I believe is a North American traditional meal for St. Patrick’s Day.
While growing up in Montreal we would always go to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade is a three-hour presentation, which now is usually held on the Sunday before or after the actual day. Montreal has been having these parades since 1824. According to statistics done in 2006, 5.5% of the people in Quebec are Irish or of Irish decent.
An Authentic Irish Recipe For Bacon and Cabbage
- Irish Bacon and Cabbage
Although long associated with Ireland, Corned beef is not traditional, the Irish are far more likely to serve Bacon with their cabbage.
Irish Mist
First liqueur to be produced in Dublin Ireland in 1947 but the actual recipe is over 1000 years old. The Irish mist company has changed hands a few times over the years and now is owned by Gruppo Campari. This liqueur tastes great straight up, over the rocks.
Rusty Mist
1 oz. Irish Mist
1 oz. Drambuie
Black Nail
¾ oz. Irish whiskey
¾ oz. Irish Mist
Orange Peel for garnishA Popular drink in Ireland would be Irish Mist mixed with Cola and lime. Of course it tastes great in coffee too.
Irish Coffee
Fill a glass mug 2/3 full of coffee
Add 1-2 tsp of sugar
1 – 1 2/3 oz. Irish whiskey
Top with whipped cream
Hope that you enjoyed my hub.
My Favorite Irish Toast
I drink to your health when I'm with you,
I drink to your health when I'm alone,
I drink to your health so often,
I'm starting to worry about my own
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DzyMsLizzy hmmm never thought about if it fell on a Friday. Salmon and cabbage perhaps LOL Bailey's too for sure. Had a bit written up about Bailey's maybe I should add that one too. Thank you for visiting.
Beautiful hub Susan. I spent many years in Montreal and saw the parade also. It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without corned beef and cabbage :)
Thanks Carrie, those parades were the best!
This is great! I love all things Irish. I've never been to a St Patrick's Day parade but I'd love to go, I bet they're a lot of fun!
Susan, This was a very interesting hub as I love to read anything about Ireland. You did a great job.
Marie the parades are a good time. If you are in the Toronto area here is the link for this years parade
http://www.topatrick.com/parade-map.html
Pamela thank you very much. I would love to visit Ireland some day.
I love this!!!! My Grandma was from Donnegal and used to have her family send us kids 4-leaf clovers every St. Patrick's day that we would share at school.
Ireland is so beautiful, my sister went last year and I will go some day too! On my list, no doubt! Great Hub!
Cheers!
Chatkath I am a huge Nora Roberts fan and the way she writes about Ireland makes me want to hop on a plane and go there.
Came by to see what was new and got caught watching the dancers ... lol Great Hub Susan, fun to read and as always it's entertaining ...
Thanks so much hillrider.
I'm loving this cool hub here, I'll pin it up on one of my pin boards as well, awesome job Susan, and thanks for adding me to your Facebook writers group. Your such a beautiful person at heart, and truly blessed indeed.
I'm off to do my hub reading chores for the day, catch ya soon on FB.
Oh and I enjoyed the videos as well especially the one with the dancing, and cool music. Happy St Patrick's Day everyone, enjoy your fun filled day. Voted up!!!
Michael, I do hope that you will enjoy the group. We do have a lot fun and laughs. Happy St. Patrick Day.
Susan! I love this! I love St. Pats! My moms side of the family is all Irish - family name was Moran. My mom also married an O'Brien - sisters name was Erin Marie O'Brien - doesnt get more Irish than that does it? lol. She even has red hair! Her son is coming over in a bit to spend the holiday with his favorite Auntie:) lol.
I love your recipes - they always turn out fantastic! I'm gonna give the drinks a go tonight! Haha!
I figured you had Irish in you with a name like Kelly :) I wish I had some Irish Mist right now.
DzyMsLizzy Level 7 Commenter 15 months ago
Very interesting about the corned beef and cabbage. Being one with a comedic mindset, I wonder what happens to the 'fish on Friday' if St. Paddy's day falls on a Friday? LOL
Irish Mist...Yum, yum! (Or Bailey's Irish Cream!)
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