Well, not so much.
See, I was born and raised Catholic, and weirdos that we are, we look at St Patrick's Day a tiny bit differently. St. Patrick's Day is actually Feast Day. The Feast Day of Saint Patrick, which is actually not his birthday, but the day he died, and is considered a day of solemnity and holy obligation in his honor.
So, while the rest of the country celebrates with parties, wearing a lot of green, and chasing leprechauns, we spend it quietly, and saying some extra prayers.
Tonight we'll eschew corned beef and cabbage, because corned beef is fairly expensive, and my kids don't really like cooked cabbage. (I'm sure they will grow into liking it, just like me, but I'm not going to force it.) We'll probably have pizza for dinner, because that is our treat when my husband works late.
So we spend a quiet day, concentrating on the spirituality of the day, instead of the partying. It's another peaceful day here (well, as peaceful as it can be), and it is lovely. Spring is in the air, and we are all feeling so very blessed.
Have a blessed Saint Podraig's Day.
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