While it is true that St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and St. Patricks Day is a quintessentially Irish celebration, it is also the only national holiday I know of that is celebrated by so many, of so many different backgrounds all around the world. It's true that everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day.
St Patrick's Day in Moscow
In Japan
And even in New Orleans
Check out this video for St Paddy's Day with a Mardi - Gras feel, down to the green beads
Erin go Bragh y'all:-)
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The Japan photo is fabulous. Was that Lady Gaga in pink on the video? (just kidding) Wonderful post. Really makes you think about celebrations around the world and how much people crave them.
Dear PPR
Great photos, good point. My favourite is the Russian one. I was there as late as 1990 and this would have been unthinkable then. Thank you for dropping in again on my blog...
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Welcome Wendy and thanks for your visit. Must say I enjoyed my visit to your excellent blog and will be coming back more often than in the past for a dose of your delightful perspective on the world.
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