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Gradually other states took up celebrating the saint's day. It was New York that put together the largest ever St. Patrick’s Day parade. Held since 1762, it draws more than one million spectators each year.
Meanwhile, the city of Chicago has developed a unique tradition of coloring the river water green. It started in 1962 when 100 pounds of green vegetable dye were added to its river, enough to keep it green for a week. The tradition continues. Now, 40 pounds of a green food coloring keep the river green for only a few hours!
Despite the variety of celebrations, each reminds us of St. Patrick’s crusade, and each allows us all to be a little bit Irish for a day. Wear a green shamrock, enjoy an Irish feast, and lift your glasses and toast:
“May you always have
Walls for the winds,
A roof for the rain,
Tba beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire!”
Happy birthday wishes go out to Michael “Pa Pa” Luthi of Sperryville who celebrates another year on Saturday, March 15.
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