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St. Patty's Day, when everyone can be Irish
Lauren Tilton
Issue date: 3/14/08 Section: A & E
Leprechauns, pots of gold, step dancing and Irish flags are bound to be waving on Mar. 17; the day where no matter who you are, you're Irish. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world to honor the patron saint of Ireland.
This year there has caused some controversy surrounding the day to celebrate because it falls within what is supposed to be the solemn time of Holy Week for the first time since 1940.
According to the CNN Web site, "because of the overlap, liturgical rules dictate that no Mass in honor of the saint can be celebrated on Monday, March 17."
Therefore, some dioceses world-wide have chosen to make the feast day as well as the parades and other festivities that accompany it earlier in order to avoid this conflict.
"I understand that it's Easter week where religiously it is supposed to be a somber time, but it seems a little silly to change the date simply because of that," said freshman Amy Dalrymple.
Despite the religious conflict, some places including New York and Boston are still having their parade celebrations on the usual days. So get out all your "Kiss Me I'm Irish" gear, and all your green and prepare to celebrate.
"I'm going to miss the green pancakes my dad would make on St. Patrick's Day morning each year," said freshman Chelsea Rees. "It's just going to be too hard to actually do anything since it is on a Monday with classes and everything."
If celebrating on Monday is not possible, you can travel to Boston's most Irish neighborhood, and watch the Southie Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
Stepping off at 1 p.m. on Mar. 16, will be marching and pipe bands from all over North America, as well as some of our nations finest and bravest.
Since 1901 this parade has been a vital part of South Boston's history. The parade begins at the Broadway "T" Station and ends at Andrew Square with best viewing any where along Broadway.
If you do not have class on Mondays, New York City is just a train ride away.
This year there has caused some controversy surrounding the day to celebrate because it falls within what is supposed to be the solemn time of Holy Week for the first time since 1940.
According to the CNN Web site, "because of the overlap, liturgical rules dictate that no Mass in honor of the saint can be celebrated on Monday, March 17."
Therefore, some dioceses world-wide have chosen to make the feast day as well as the parades and other festivities that accompany it earlier in order to avoid this conflict.
"I understand that it's Easter week where religiously it is supposed to be a somber time, but it seems a little silly to change the date simply because of that," said freshman Amy Dalrymple.
Despite the religious conflict, some places including New York and Boston are still having their parade celebrations on the usual days. So get out all your "Kiss Me I'm Irish" gear, and all your green and prepare to celebrate.
"I'm going to miss the green pancakes my dad would make on St. Patrick's Day morning each year," said freshman Chelsea Rees. "It's just going to be too hard to actually do anything since it is on a Monday with classes and everything."
If celebrating on Monday is not possible, you can travel to Boston's most Irish neighborhood, and watch the Southie Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
Stepping off at 1 p.m. on Mar. 16, will be marching and pipe bands from all over North America, as well as some of our nations finest and bravest.
Since 1901 this parade has been a vital part of South Boston's history. The parade begins at the Broadway "T" Station and ends at Andrew Square with best viewing any where along Broadway.
If you do not have class on Mondays, New York City is just a train ride away.
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