[Tony Stark]

Originally Posted by setanta

He's talking about pride there, not about celebrating your heritage. Totally different.

I don't see how.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Smithy

It isnt even a day celebrating being Irish, its about celebrating the life of St. Patrick who died on the 17th

St.Patrick being the patron Saint of Ireland and it's a national holiday here, a day for celebrating Irish culture.

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by setanta

Watch it till the end. Magic stuff.

I liked it when more people joined and they were dancing together!

Aww every year at a village near me they have a summer fete and the Irish dancers come out and dance on the street! Morris Dancers too. Nice to still have a bit of community spirit!

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Tony Stark

I don't see how.

Well did you even watch it?

[Tony Stark]

Originally Posted by setanta

Well did you even watch it?

Of course. Why would I have posted it if I hadn't watched it?

[Beastie]

Diddley eye

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Tony Stark

Of course. Why would I have posted it if I hadn't watched it?

Well you should have noted then that he was just fascinated with the use of pride when talking about your ethnicity, that's all. He went on to say that there's nothing wrong with being happy about it, and that's what St.Patrick's Day is all about - celebrating your culture and Irishness.

[Tony Stark]

Originally Posted by setanta

Well you should have noted then that he was just fascinated with the use of pride when talking about your ethnicity, that's all. He went on to say that there's nothing wrong with being happy about it, and that's what St.Patrick's Day is all about - celebrating your culture and Irishness.

But why celebrate something unless you're proud of it?

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Tony Stark

But why celebrate something unless you're proud of it?

Because I love being Irish, that's why. lol.

[Beastie]

Spiral was a good BB housemate! He was Irish

Jedward and Louis Walsh good!

Noirin Kelly.. not so good!

[Shasown]

Do I sense a little bit of jealousy on this thread, maybe the fact that the Irish can celebrate their culture, traditions and identity and the English cant or dont? That may be because they have pride in their national identity. Whereas when the English do, the PC brigade have a go at them for flying the cross of St George.

[setanta]

And anyway, I think Carlin is just talking about the dangers of extreme patriotism and pride, but I don't think it's an unhealthy thing to be happy with your heritage and culture.

[King Gizzard]

Originally Posted by Shasown

Do I sense a little bit of jealousy on this thread, maybe the fact that the Irish can celebrate their culture, traditions and identity and the English cant or dont? That may be because they have pride in their national identity. Whereas when the English do, the PC brigade have a go at them for flying the cross of St George.

Yep, we'd never be allowed to have a proper St. Georges day here


and what do we have to celebrate now? Our culture has been much changed by various other cultures that have come into the country

[Jessica.]

Stop bickering


Happy Saint Patricks Day

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Yep, we'd never be allowed to have a proper St. Georges day here


and what do we have to celebrate now? Our culture has been much changed by various other cultures that have come into the country

All cultures change, if things dont evolve and adapt they die.

What do the Irish celebrate, or the Welsh or the Scottish?

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by Jessica..

Stop bickering


Happy Saint Patricks Day

[Princess]

Yeah,please stop arguing!

Basically the Irish have a day off and we get all drunk,fun fun

Happy Paddy's Day!

[Fowley]

Have a good one!