I love the light hearted enchantment that comes attached each year to the 17th day of March.
Kiss me, I'm (part) Irish!
How Irish Am I?
My parents immigrated to Canada from England in the 1980s
My dad's parents immigrated to England from Ireland in the 1940s.
How does that work? Would I be half Irish, since my dad is FULL Irish? But he was born in England, so even though both his parents were full out, top of the mornin', demon drinkin' Irish, does mean my dad was too?
Ahh well, it doesn't really matter. Either way there's enough Irish in me to celebrate with a few too many beers ...
How Irish Am I?
My parents immigrated to Canada from England in the 1980s
My dad's parents immigrated to England from Ireland in the 1940s.
How does that work? Would I be half Irish, since my dad is FULL Irish? But he was born in England, so even though both his parents were full out, top of the mornin', demon drinkin' Irish, does mean my dad was too?
Ahh well, it doesn't really matter. Either way there's enough Irish in me to celebrate with a few too many beers ...
Do you believe in Leprechauns?
A leprechaun (Irish: leipreachán) is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief. The Leprechauns spend all their time busily making shoes, and store away all their coins in a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If ever captured by a human, the Leprechaun has the magical power to grant three wishes in exchange for their release. Popular depiction shows the Leprechaun as being no taller than a small child,with a beard and hat, although they may originally have been perceived as the tallest of the mound-dwellers.
Fun Fact: My parents were married on St. Patrick's Day; today they celebrate 38 years together.
Silly St. Patrick's Day Jokes:
Q: What is out in the yard all summer and is Irish?
A: Paddy O'Furniture!
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Q: What does a leprechaun call a happy man wearing green?
A: A Jolly Green Giant!
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Q: What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
A: A sham rock!
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Q: How did the Irish Jig get started?
A: Too much beer to drink and not enough restrooms!
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Q: How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time?
A: He's Dublin over with laughter!
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Q: What kind of car does St. Patrick drive?
A: A Prius … because it’s “green.”
Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day!
Have a green beer (or two), eat a green cupcake, talk with an Irish accent, and don't forget to play little tricks on people.
=)
Or you can stay in with a green blanket and watch the silly horror movie Leprechaun with the young Jennifer Aniston
=)
Or you can stay in with a green blanket and watch the silly horror movie Leprechaun with the young Jennifer Aniston
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
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