Irish Pride: How We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

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It isn't really a secret that the Irish are proud. But there are reasons why. We deserve it. I mean, we get our own holiday for crying out loud. And we aren't the only ones who celebrate it.

It is also widely known that the Irish like to drink. Which could explain the popularity of our holiday. But I still like to think it's because of us alone and not our alcohol. Maybe I'm kidding myself, but I'm proud. See the correlation? 

So knowing these two basic facts about the Irish in America, this guide will teach you how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day as we Irish do. If you're anything like us, you'll have a blast.

Wear Green

Show off your love! Green is the color, and it doesn't even mean envy here. Unless you're envious of those who get to be Irish all the time, but we're welcoming; we like others to wish they were as we are. And if you don't wear green, you'll probably stand out wherever you go. And not in a good way. At least if you're wearing green, no one will notice when you spill green beer on your shirt. You know you will, so just do the color cooperation thing. You'll be better for it, I promise.

Start Drinking Early and Don't Stop

We go all day and all night. And we don't stop. There's enough green beer to go around many times. And if it runs out, there are plenty of other options.

Irish Coffee

If you're up super early, or let's say you have to work (although I surely hope not), an Irish coffee is delightful to begin the morning. Or get you through the day. Pour some Bailey's into your coffee and chances are no one will be the wiser. Either that or they'll want some for themselves. By all means, share.

Irish Car Bomb

To those who have yet to drink a car bomb, shame on you. Tell a true Irish[wo]man, and chances are [s]he'll buy it for you. Or at least put it on his tab. Guinness, Jameson, and Baileys. The three staples of Irish alcohol. All combined into one. You can't ask for something better. And if you do, you're foolish. I recommend at least two to start you off when you get out.

Green Beer