Wearing of the Green
January 25, 2012
My last name is Welsh in origin, but fortunately the men in my family history were all smart enough to marry Irish women!
St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, is just around the corner and is on a Saturday this year, thanks to 2012 being a Leap Year! Just about everyone, even those who cannot claim to be Irish, celebrates in some way.
Blue was the original color associated with St. Patrick, but in the 17th century, green became the color of the day. Perhaps it has a more political connotation, but let's just say it harkens back to ancient times, when the Celts wore green (perhaps a shamrock?) during the spring equinox (March 20th).
If you don't wear green on March 17th, you may feel a pinch from some leprechaun ... another American Irish tradition along with parades, and corned beef and cabbage.
To celebrate this day, and the arrival of spring, please take a 10% discount from any green item which isn't alreay on sale ... from now through the end of March!
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