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Saint Patricks Day History, Customs, and Traditions
"St. Patrick's Day" was first celebrated in America in the city of Boston in 1737. Saint Patrick, born in Wales in AD385, was the patron saint of Ireland, although prior to his sainthood he was considered a pagan. At the age of 16 a group of Irish "gangsters" raided his village, kidnapped him and sold him into slavery. It was during this time that Saint Patrick became close to God, and when he escaped from slavery 6 years later he desired only to return to Ireland to convert other pagans into Chritianity. However, his wishes were deferred when his superiors appointed instead St. Palladius to become the bishop of Ireland. Two years later St. Palladius was transferred to Scotland and Patrick was appointed the bishop to Ireland to replace St. Palladius. In order to accomplish his mission of converting the Irish country to Chritianity, Patrick traveled throughout Ireland and began establishing churches, schools and monasteries. He continued as bishop of Ireland for 30 years, after which he retired. He died on March 17 in AD461, and that day has been celebrated as St. Patrick's Day ever since.
Today people of all nationalties celebrate Saint Patrick's day by wearing the green, drinking beer and hosting a St Patrick's Day parade and parties.
Check out some of the fun Irish Gifts, St Patrick's Day T Shirts, and Irish food and Irish recipes that follow to make this green day extra special. Oh, and don't forget to read about the history of our traditional St Patrick's Day food...corned beef and cabbage.
(Saint Patrick's Day is March 17, 2008)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY BEER GOGGLES
How fun are these?? Great conversation starter at any party or bar. Or wear them on the ski slopes this Saint Patrick's Day and be a hit on the snow, and they even keep the green beer out of your eyes.Click Here To Purchase Goggles
ST. PATRICK'S DAY SHOTGLASSES
This St. Patrick's Day Shotglass is perfect Irish gift for any shotglass collector.Click Here To Purchase Saint Patrick's Day Shotglass
ST. PATRICK'S DAY BEADS
Whoa Baby...those are some balls! You won't find anything like these Huge Green beads at Mardi Gras. Even if you wear nothing else green on Saint Patrick's Day, these beads are sure to catch lots of attention!Click Here To Purchase Saint Patrick's Day Beads
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St. Patrick's Day Thongs
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Lucky Charms Saint Patricks Day Classic Thong
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For all of you O'bama fans, this is the perfect political Irish tshirt. Claim your candidate on St. Patricks Day and let everyone know.Click Here For Your O'bama St Patricks Day Shirt
IRISH SWEATSHIRT
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My Shams Rock Funny St. Patrick's Day Irish T-Shirt Designs. CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO SEE MORE ST PATRICK'S DAY IRISH T SHIRT AND FUNNY T SHIRT DESIGNS.
GO GREEN WITH A BANDANA
Not into the "whole" green thing. Then how about adding just a little green to your attire with this Saint Patrick's Day Bandana. Wear it around your neck or in your pocket just to say "yea, I've gone Green!" Available in either Kelly Green or Forest Green.Click Here To Purchase Saint Patrick's Day Bandanas
WOMEN'S IRISH SHIRTS
There are lots of cool t shirts and funny t shirts to choose from including "Mind The Green", "Kiss Me I'm Irish, Slip Me Some Tongue, I'm Part French", "J. Brew", "Colege" (yes, that's only one L), "Beer is Good", "Oxford Drinking Team", "Grab a Green One Shamrock","S*M*A*S*H*E*D", "Long Live Green Beer-Che Guevara-Viva La Cerveza Verde", and "Drinking Legend, Drinking's My Middle Name". All are available in Women's Fitted Sizes S,M,and L.
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MEN'S ST PATRICK'S DAY SHIRTS
Don't get caught without a killer St Patrick's Day Shirt. Lots of Irish tee shirts to choose from including "Mind The Green", Napoleon Dynamite's "I Caught You A Delicious Bass Ale", "Green Tongues Are Sexy", "Kiss Me I'm Irish, Slip Me Some Tongue, I'm Part French", "J. Brew", "Colege" (yep...that's how you spell it after a few green beers), "Beer Is Good", "Oxford Drinking Team","S*M*A*S*H*E*D", Long Live Green Beer-Che Guevara "Viva La Cerveza Verde", and "Drinking Legend, Drinking's My Middle Name". All shirts are available in Men's S,M,L, and XL. Items ship and are received within 2-4 days.
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DON'T FORGET BABY ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Saint Patrick's Day Baby Bib
THE HISTORY OF CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE....
The Irish Myth
Before I share with you some of my favorite Irish recipes, I thought you might like to learn a little bit about how Corned Beef and Cabbage came to be a Saint Patrick's Day favorite food.
According to Bridgett Haggerty of Irish Cultres and Customs, corned beef and cabbage was traditionally served in rural Ireland for Easter Sunday (not St Patrick's Day). And even then, it was most likely a piece of "bacon joint" or salted pork boiled with cabbage and potatoes, not beef. Cattle were a precious commodity to the Irish and used more for their milk than for their meat. The size of one's herd was an indicationn of wealth, status and power and therefore cattle were not slaughtered for their meat. Even when corned beef was served in Ireland it was a delicacy and much too expensive because of the salt, so when beef was consumed it was eaten fresh, not brined or salted.
When the Irish emigrated to America, they found that both beef and salt were much cheaper. They treated beef in America much the same way they would have pork or a bacon join in Ireland. They "corned" it. Pellets of salt, some the size of kernels of "corn", were rubbed into the beef to keep it from spoiling. It was then soaked to draw off the excess salt, then braised or boiled with cabbage and potatoes. The dish became known to American's of Irish descent as the traditional favorite to serve on Saint Patrick's Day. Today this peasant dish is more popular in the United States than in Ireland.
According to Bridgett Haggerty of Irish Cultres and Customs, corned beef and cabbage was traditionally served in rural Ireland for Easter Sunday (not St Patrick's Day). And even then, it was most likely a piece of "bacon joint" or salted pork boiled with cabbage and potatoes, not beef. Cattle were a precious commodity to the Irish and used more for their milk than for their meat. The size of one's herd was an indicationn of wealth, status and power and therefore cattle were not slaughtered for their meat. Even when corned beef was served in Ireland it was a delicacy and much too expensive because of the salt, so when beef was consumed it was eaten fresh, not brined or salted.
When the Irish emigrated to America, they found that both beef and salt were much cheaper. They treated beef in America much the same way they would have pork or a bacon join in Ireland. They "corned" it. Pellets of salt, some the size of kernels of "corn", were rubbed into the beef to keep it from spoiling. It was then soaked to draw off the excess salt, then braised or boiled with cabbage and potatoes. The dish became known to American's of Irish descent as the traditional favorite to serve on Saint Patrick's Day. Today this peasant dish is more popular in the United States than in Ireland.
IRISH RECIPES
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGEPreparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 2 Hours 40 minutes (for 3 lbs)
3 1/2 Hours (for 4 lbs)
3-4 lb. corned beef brisket (with spice packet that
comes with the corned beef)
10 small red potatoes (can substitute any other kind
of potatoes but if you use a larger
potato you'll need to halve or
quarter it depending on the size)
5 carrots, pealed and diced or julienned
1 large head cabbage, cut into smaller wedges (1/4)
1 onion, pealed and cut into quarters
2 small turnips, chopped (optional)
1 Can Beer (optional)
3 cloves minced garlic
10 whole black peppercorns
Horseradish sauce: 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, 1 TBS. dried chives, 3/4 cups sour cream, juice of 1/2 lemon. Mix all together and refrigerate which corned beef is cooking.
Rinse corned beef (if desired) and trim excess fat (leave some fat on meat because this makes it juicier). Put the corned beef in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the spice package that came with the corned beef and fill with enough water (and the can of beer if using) to cover the corned beef. Add the minced garlic and the black peppercorns. Cook for approximately 1 hour 40 minutes for 3 lbs. and 2 hours 30 minutes for 4 lbs. Add the potatoes, carrots and turnips. Cook for an additional 40-50 minutes. Add the wedged cabbage and onions and cook for another 20-25 minutes. Serve with the horseradish sauce.
AND MORE IRISH RECIPES...
IRISH STEW (The Traditional Way)3 lbs. bonless lamb shoulder (cut into 1 inch cubes
with most of fat trimmed)
3 lbs. boiling potatoes (such as red potatoes, yukon
gold...peel and cut into quarters)
1 lb. carrots (peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
6 stalks celery (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 large onion (diced finely)
1 1/2 TBS. Fresh Parsley (minced)
1 Tsp. dried thyme
6 cups chicken broth (either canned or homemade)
6 TBS. flour (all purpose)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
In a large pot or dutch oven place the lamb, parsley and thyme. Add salt and pepper to taste and cover with 4 cups of the chicken broth. Cover, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. After 1 1/2 hours add the potatoes, onion, carrots and celerated along with the additional 2 cups of chicken broth. Cover again and simmer for an additional hour.
In a small bowl mix together the oil and the flour until smooth. Stir this into the simmering stew and mix until well incorporated. Simmer uncovered for an additional 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
AND AN IRISH DRINK TO TOP IT OFF....
IRISH COFFEEAfter a hearty meal of Irish Food, there's nothing better than a good ole' cup of Irish Coffee
1 jigger of Irish Cream Liquer (1.5 oz)
1 jigger of Irish Whiskey (1.5 oz.)
hot coffee
whipped cream
nutmeg (fresh ground is preferable but you can use
the canned nutmeg)
In your favorite Irish coffee mug mix the Irish Cream Liquer and the Irish Whiskey. Fill the mug with coffee and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle on the nutmeg and enjoy...........
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