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Originally Posted by clavus
Settle a bet for me.
One of us says that it would be insane if the Protestants in Ireland celebrated a Catholic saint, given all the religious bloodshed.
The other one of us says that ALL Irish people celebrate St. Patrics Day. It's about being Irish, not Catholic.
So.... who's right here? I want to hear it from a person who lives/lived in Ireland.
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Keep in mind that "celebration of St. Patrick's day" in Ireland means "go to church". It is not a "drink and parade and drink" holiday - that's just in the United States.