As the US goes into the original green holiday – St. Patrick’s Day, could there be a change coming? American’s started celebrating the Irish Saint in 1601, when the country was still a British colony. New York City hosts the largest parade in the world and Chicago dyes their river green to get in the mood. Astronauts on board the international Space Station celebrates St. Patrick Day with notable celebrations by Catherine Coleman and Chris Hadfield. But with those who celebrate drinking an average of 4.2 glasses per person, is change coming with the legal introduction of a more health friendly option? A new poll conducted by YouGov reveals that more people see the health benefits of cannabis especially compared to alcohol, reports Marijuana Moment.
Good old St. Patrick’s Day; for the Irish, it’s a day of national pride and for everyone else, it’s a great excuse to party. When you consider the origins of the holiday, this is kind of funny and ironic. St Patrick’s Day commemorates Ireland’s conversion to Christianity, thus, green beers all around. If this correlation […]
This month—with so many eyes on St. Patrick’s Day, the dyeing of the Chicago River and the festive parade down Columbus Drive—Dream Town Supports Small is focusing on all things Irish! From boutiques to pubs and bakeries, here are some small, locally owned businesses where you can sample a bit of the Emerald Isle. March […]