TOP OF THE MORNING TO YOU…
We’re marching into March with enthusiasm and optimism that the worst is behind us.
For selfish reasons, this is my favorite month because a great day is even better when you have your birthday on St. Patrick’s Day!
It’s a gift and a curse but I take the expectations that come with my heritage and being born on this Irish holiday seriously and always celebrate properly.
Again, the ability to gather with a large group of friends and family will have to be put off for another year but with outdoor dining allowed safely I can imagine I’ll toast a few pints of Guinness on the large patio at McP’s Irish Pub.
Also, don’t forget that Coronado has its own Irish-themed store right on Orange Ave. Celtic Corner has a St. Patrick’s Day collection in-store and on its website at https://celticcorner.net/collections/st-patricks-day.
St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday falls during the Christian season of Lent and Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and then celebrate in the afternoon.
As Irish immigrants spread out over the United States, cities developed their own traditions and my favorite growing up in the Midwest was the annual green dyeing of the Chicago River which uses 40 pounds of dye to turn the river green for several hours.
May the leprechauns be near you,
To spread luck along your way.
And may all the Irish angels,
Smile upon you St Patrick’s Day.
Sláinte.