St.Patrick's Day

St.Patrick’s day is meant to be the celebration of its named saint who was the patron and national apostle of Ireland. Apparently, he is credited for bringing Christianity to the country. While adults and university students celebrate by chugging as much green beer as possible, it is meant to be a day for thinking about loved ones and uniting with family. People within the streets of Canada have spread the cheer which falls upon the 17th of March. Most places tend to close on this day while pubs and restaurants strategically stay open to have as many individuals come in and generate some serious income. Even the on campus pubs were packed tight. The holiday really does bring people together. Even on a school campus, you are interacting with people from different walks of life for the same reason. It’s a great opportunity to be Irish for the day and have some fun. It had become a tradition entrenched in Canadian culture. Why, the proof is in the numerous Irish pubs that seem to be emerging everywhere each year. Even Toronto has a central Irish presence in the heart of Cabbage town. The name is even derived from the Irish immigrants who moved to the neighborhood during the late 1840’s. Apparently but not surprisingly at the time, the flow of individuals were so poor that they had to grow cabbage in front of their yards. Though individuals at the time were suffering gentrification from professionals and the upper class already settled, the area today has developed into an even mix of class and pride.