Green Day

In honour of Saint Patrick's day I thought that I would investigate some of the Saint Patrick's day traditions and their history.

I think it would interest most people that the original colour representing Saint Patrick's day and Saint Patrick himself was not green but blue. According to my "very reliable" internet sources (cough Wiki) the original purpose for wearing green on Saint Patrick's day was the same as it is today; to gain attention.

However, according to my other source: a friend I like to call the "walking encyclopedia" (because he can answer any historical, political, geographical, and economics that ever pops into your mind) The wearing of the Green on March 17 was sparked by conflicts between the Irish and British. According to him, the Irish wore Green uniforms in a historical battle in 1798 to gain attention and blantantly display feelings of nationalism. The wearing of the Green, as it has so affectionately been named, has been representative of Irish nationalism ever since.

Saint Patricks day for Canadians, especially college Canadian's often involves wearing copious amounts of green, copious amounts of drinking and engaging in copious amounts of activities that would not be acceptable on any other day.
On this day be warned before you admit to anyone you are Irish.

And just so that everyone knows, today you are excused from the offence of "fingering" as it is an Irish tradition and therefore acceptable (sarcastic, but amusing). On the same page today you are also excused from the offence of kissing strangers, however I highly advise against it. (It has happened before, it is strange, if you don't know me please don't kiss me) Also, if you do engage in "stranger kissing" I suggest a strength in speedy running, or ninja powers in order to avoid being slapped, kicked, punched, or kissed back? (eyebrow raise)

On that note I will leave you to your shenanigans, and drunken tom foolery Happy Saint Patrick's day!