FReeper Canteen ~ Happy St Patrick's Day! ~ 17 March 2016

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[Kathy in Alaska]

The FReeper Canteen Presents...
Happy St Patrick's Day

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years.

On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink, and feast—on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.

Irish Rovers ~ When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Dominic Behan ~ Erin Go Bragh

Lisa Kelly ~ Carrickfergus

Clancy Brother & Tommy Makem ~ Johnnie I Hardly Knew You

The Dubliners ~ The Rocky Road To Dublin

Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore, and Russia.

Loreena McKennitt ~ She Moved Through The Fair

El McMeen ~ Danny Boy

Bill Douglas ~ Irish Lullaby

The Wolfe Tones ~ The Wearing Of The Green

The Chieftains ~ An Gaoth Aneas

In modern-day Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has traditionally been a religious occasion. In fact, up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17. Beginning in 1995, however, the Irish government began a national campaign to use St. Patrick's Day as an opportunity to drive tourism and showcase Ireland to the rest of the world.

Last year, close to one million people took part in Ireland 's St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin, a multi-day celebration featuring parades, concerts, outdoor theater productions, and fireworks shows.

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and their families,
and is family friendly.

[mylife]

Then you are the real Celt

[mylife]

Then you are the real Celt

[ameribbean expat]

And a Happy St. Patty’s Day to you also, from a son of the famine Irish, who gives thanks on this day that James Jones had the good sense to head for America. God bless you and keep you!

[SandRat]

That’s Charlie’s wish to you Ladies.

[DoughtyOne]

“:^)

[luvie]

Wo Ho!!!
Yep! :)

[The Mayor]

Thanks! I’m Irish and don’t drink but do eat Corned Beef and cabbage!

[radu]

Finally got one. Luck o’ the Irish, I guess. LOL!

[rjohnb]

For a beautiful Irish song, have a listen to ‘Danny Boy’ sung by Irish singer, Rhoda Barfoot :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l807YHNNJjk
Hope you enjoy it.

[mylife]

I like the cabbage with.. Pohtatahas.. and onions.

Gnigh FReind

[Kathy in Alaska]

I love the corned beef....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes...it was funny. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Thanks, johnny reb, and Happy St Patrick's Day!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv, and Happy St Patrick's Day. Do you have to work?

Love Maxine!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Luv.....#50!!
radu.....#100!!

[radu]

You’re back!
Had supper and got your mom all settled for the evening?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Without comment....LOL!

[luvie]

Thanks! To you, too! I’m off so maybe I won’t get pinched. LOL!

At any rate, I have a green top to wear tomorrow when we go out for lunch. LOL!

[Publius]

You're getting pinched? You must be in an Italian neighborhood, not an Irish neighborhood.

(ducking)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy St Patrick's Day, Pro.