Happy St. Patty's Day!!

The day of green has finally arrived. Today is March 17, 2007. (a.k.a. St. Patricks Day!!) Today I am going to analyze the different traditions of St. Patricks Day. First of let's start with the name. St. Patrick, who was he? Honestly, I don't know! So, let's move onto the next subject. On this hallowed day, it is tradition to wear the wonderful, bright, luscious color GREEN! What a happy color. As much as I love the color, I would like to know why it was chosen. Let's see, St. Patricks Day originated in Ireland, the land of beauty and redheads. Ah, what lovely thought. What comes to mind when I say the word, "Irish"? I know what you are thinking, rolling, green hills, vast blue-green oceans, redheaded people with a wicked awesome accent, and of course, funny little redheaded men dressed in green and chasing gold. Maybe each of those things goes with, is, or compliments green. Rolling, green hills are self-explanatory, the vast blue-green oceans also needs no explanation. How about redheaded people with cool accents? I have many redheaded friends, and most of them are beautiful hazel green eyes. Plus, most redheads look wicked awesome in green. The color compliments them. Alright, I explained all of them, what was that you said? I forgot the funny little men in green outfits? Oh, of course, the symbol of St. Patty's day, the LEPRECHAUNS!! They may be a funny image, but truly add to the spirit of green day. Without them, the holiday would be no fun. No one would look for a rainbow, or hunt for pots of gold, or eat Lucky Charms. All St. Patricks Day would be is a lot a people wearing green on March 17. Our little green friends are the reason why most Americans celebrate this positively Emerald day. So, enjoy your green-ness and think of all your green heroes. (Personally none come to mind, so just go eat green food!) Happy St. Patricks Day!