#1 - 'P' Day

You can take the title of this post literally or figuratively...
Either way, it's hard to type with two fists full of Guinness!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

#2

Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick, known as the Apostle of Ireland, was a high-ranking Christian clergyman. His legendary use of the shamrock as an illustration of the Trinity led to its adoption as Ireland's national symbol.

You also may have heard that he drove the snakes out of Ireland as a symbol of goodwill and truth. The truth is that there never had been snakes in Ireland. It's a good story anyway.

#3

Ireland
Ireland was Christianized by Saint Patrick in the 5th century. He and his successors founded churches and monasteries that became centers of Christian art and refinement. Saint Patrick's Day is the most important national holiday in Ireland.

Saint Patrick's Day is the most important day in the household of LeAnn Waite (who just happens to be more Scottish/English than Irish. Oh, well.)!

#4

Feast Day
Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, is the traditional feast day of Ireland's patron saint. In the United States, Saint Patrick's Day has evolved into a celebration of Irish American heritage. Many Irish American communities hold parades, with celebrants dressed in green to symbolize the lush Irish landscape. Some people take it a bit further and dye their hair and food green, and some communities (such as Chicago) go so far as to pour green dye into rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.

If you want to find me on St. Patrick's Day, go to Chicago and there I'll be with a smile on my face.

#5

Shamrocks
Shamrocks have been considered good-luck symbols by the Irish since early times, and shamrocks or various representations of the plant are frequently worn on Saint Patrick's Day. The hop clover is widely accepted as the original shamrock picked by Saint Patrick. The name shamrock comes from the Irish Seamrog, which means "little clover."

#6

Leprechauns
In Irish folklore, leprechauns (Old Irish for "small bodies") are mischievous little old men. These elves, who work as cobblers, are believed to know where gold is hidden.

I'd say my friend Terry is a leprechaun (so would you if you saw him), but I'm sure he doesn't have a clue as to where the gold is hidden!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I love St. Patrick's Day. It's my favorite holiday. Guinness... Bagpipes... Kilts... Need I say more?

In honor of this joyous occasion, I'm including a St. Patty's Day countdown on my blog with seven days of relevant factoids and other yummy info. Good times...

#7: Rainbows

Does tracking down a leprechaun and his hidden pot of gold sound improbable at best? Many people believe that the leprechaun keeps his gold at the end of a rainbow. Have you ever seen the end of a rainbow? Interestingly, one of the definitions of rainbow is "a goal, hope, or ideal that is unlikely to be achieved or realized."

An unanswered question... 'til now

Onionbrew = 'Onion' + 'Brew'

Onion = America's Finest News Source
Brew = Beer. Specifically, Guinness Draught. Mmmmm....

Two things that make me smile.