Do Ships celebrate St Patricks Day?

[Kbrush]

Hi
I will be sailing on the Fantasy over St Patrick's Day. Do the ships recognize the day at all? I wouldn't expect much, but if it is completely ignored I need to bring a few St Paddy's day treats for my DD.

Cheers

Karen

 

[Ikaikalani]

Good question. I don't have an answer BUT I'd like to think they'd at least do a bit of celebrating in O'Gill's Pub!!

 

[AZPirate]

We were on the Wonder for St Patricks day in 2011 and there was really nothing going on for it. We wore pins and the shirts but were didn't see many if any one else celebrating. The bartenders did have green dye available if you wanted to add it to your beer, but we seemed to be the only ones who did. Others looked at us like we were crazy... and they may have been right. We still had fun.

 

[kcashner]

Ummm...just out of curiosity, other than getting drunk on green beer and kids running around pinching each other, how does one celebrate St. Patrick's day on land?

 

[SoCaOC-Mom]

Ummm...just out of curiosity, other than getting drunk on green beer and kids running around pinching each other, how does one celebrate St. Patrick's day on land?

Well, in Ireland it's actually a holy day.
But North America,in addition to lots of drinking, many pubs have Irish music and dancing.

 

[Ikaikalani]

Well, we usually go to the St. Patty Day parade, and many of our friends throw parties later that night. We all wear Shamrocks (a symbol used by St. Patrick to explain to people about the Holy Trinity and how all three could be one!). of course, there is always the green beer too!!!!

 

[MND]

Ummm...just out of curiosity, other than getting drunk on green beer and kids running around pinching each other, how does one celebrate St. Patrick's day on land?

I think your response is very rude and hurtful! There are many ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day that don't involve "getting drunk on green beer and running around pinching each other."

My family attends a special St. Patrick's Day mass and we take our children who are Irish dancers to St. Patrick's Day celebrations where they perform.

It is a very busy, but special day and we certainly do not have to "get drunk" to enjoy it.

Mike

 

[kcashner]

I think your response is very rude and hurtful! There are many ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day that don't involve "getting drunk on green beer and running around pinching each other."

My family attends a special St. Patrick's Day mass and we take our children who are Irish dancers to St. Patrick's Day celebrations where they perform.

It is a very busy, but special day and we certainly do not have to "get drunk" to enjoy it.

Mike

Mike--fair response. I have heard of St. Patrick's Day parades in New York, but where I live, there are no celebrations that I'm familiar with. I'm also aware that it originated in Ireland as a religious holiday and I seem to remember some connection with snakes. However, what I described is what I am familiar with in the area I live. There are lots of ads from local drinking establishments encouraging people to come to their location to party. I was trying to determine what sort of celebration OP might be anticipating on the ship and intended no offense to anyone who celebrates the day as a religious day. I should be more sensitive to the fact that this is an international web site.

It's great that you celebrate the day as a religious day and with family activities. That sounds like the way a day should be celebrated.

 

[MND]

Mike--fair response. I have heard of St. Patrick's Day parades in New York, but where I live, there are no celebrations that I'm familiar with. I'm also aware that it originated in Ireland as a religious holiday and I seem to remember some connection with snakes. However, what I described is what I am familiar with in the area I live. There are lots of ads from local drinking establishments encouraging people to come to their location to party. I was trying to determine what sort of celebration OP might be anticipating on the ship and intended no offense to anyone who celebrates the day as a religious day.

It's great that you celebrate the day as a religious day and with family activities. That sounds like the way a day should be celebrated.

Fair enough. Thanks for the response.

Mike

 

[NWDAD]

Don't forget about the Corned Beef and Cabbage also. It is a great way the we pass on our heiritage to our children.

Kevin.

 

[Ikaikalani]

Mike--fair response. I have heard of St. Patrick's Day parades in New York, but where I live, there are no celebrations that I'm familiar with. I'm also aware that it originated in Ireland as a religious holiday and I seem to remember some connection with snakes. However, what I described is what I am familiar with in the area I live. There are lots of ads from local drinking establishments encouraging people to come to their location to party. I was trying to determine what sort of celebration OP might be anticipating on the ship and intended no offense to anyone who celebrates the day as a religious day. I should be more sensitive to the fact that this is an international web site.

It's great that you celebrate the day as a religious day and with family activities. That sounds like the way a day should be celebrated.

I've read to many of your posts Kcashner and know that you meant no disrespect at all in your first post, but it is awful nice to see your above comment!!!

 

[DMMarla07860]

Ummm...just out of curiosity, other than getting drunk on green beer and kids running around pinching each other, how does one celebrate St. Patrick's day on land?

my family usually has Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Patrick's day when we are all home. A few times my dad and myself have been on vacations or at concerts/nba basketball games so we have it earlier or after, since Corned Beef isn't all that healthy so don't make it a lot one time of year we have it

 

[Kbrush]

Thanks for the replies. I am a New Yorker born and bred and so the huge St Pats Parade has been a major event all my life. The parade, of course, has not been without controversy! I did not expect the ships to do much but was surprised by the huge number of St Pats themed Disney trading pins that have been sold over the years. Stitch in particular appears to be turned into a leprechaun each March 17th. This being the case I thought perhaps the holiday was more widely celebrated.

 

[MND]

Don't forget about the Corned Beef and Cabbage also. It is a great way the we pass on our heiritage to our children.

Kevin.

I take your comment as a joke, very funny!

 

[mufasa0505]

We were on the Magic this year, the cruise that departed on St. Patty's Day. We wore our St. Patrick's Day Mickey shirts, but nothing was acknowledged on the ship.