One wished for Saint Patrick's Day to last for two days. Some couldn't wait for the 'celebration' and others were on a high. The best part is that these are Msians. Why the excitement? We do not enjoy a public holiday. Is it the exhilaration of drinking and partying with fellow happening people? (And possibly with green costumes?) But do they really know the meaning behind all this 'partying'?
*Saint Patrick's Day is actually a catholic holiday to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick on the 17th March 461. According to the Irish folklore, he uses the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people. (Now, the shamrock is actually a three-leafed old white clover. Please do not confuse it with the four-leaf clover, used as a symbol of good luck.) That certainly does not sound like our country.
I wasn't really 'aware' of St Patrick's day until we were in London last year (coincidentally on SPD). It was a public holiday there and we saw people in green and in costume everywhere. The atmosphere was even merrier at night.
I think it's silly if you are ignorant of the day but use it as another excuse for clubbing and partying and drinking all night long. Grow up.
*with reference from wiki
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