May the Good Lord take a liking to you — but not too soon!

Between blessings, sayings, toasts, and proverbs, the Irish clearly know a thing or two about catchy, humorous, encouraging, and wise statements
ex:
May you have love that never ends,
Lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
And may God send many blessings to you!

iN 1762 NeW York HOSTED THE FIRST SAINT PATRICK DAY PARADE :-)

Happy St Paddy's day to all!

Why do we say “Paddy” and “Patty”?
There’s only one clear answer: it’s St. Paddy’s Day, end of discussion. Why? Well, “Paddy” is the casual form of the traditional Irish-Gaelic name Padraic or Pádraig, and their later, English variation, Patrick. “Patty,” on the other hand, is traditionally used as a nickname for the female name, Patricia.

Happy St. Patrick's day.

eddessaknight,
I read that St. Augustine Florida had the first one in 1601.
Makes no difference, just a good excuse to get drunk wherever they have it.
I been weanin' my own self away from all that lately though.
Like Hank Jr. said: "The hangovers hurt more than they used to."

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