St Patrick’s Day Reflections on Irish Identity in America
The piece surveys St Patrick’s Day celebrations across the United States and questions legends about St Patrick. It notes varied birth years and places for the saint, debunks snakes as Ireland’s myth, and discusses Irish American identity, resilience, and cultural perception in American society.
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South Wales
Scotland
St Patrick
Irish Coffee Shamrock Dessert Delights Holiday Tables
Irish Coffee flavored gelatin dessert layered with whipped cream in a shamrock mold. Two gelatin layers set with hot coffee and sugar, then Irish whiskey added. Cream topping whipped with sugar, combined and chilled, unmolded for tasting. Makes four servings.
Nightcap Miracle at the Border
An elderly Irishwoman is checked by customs when a bottle hidden under her nightgown is found. She insists it is holy water, but the inspector suspects whisky. She proclaims a miracle and prays as the cork is removed and the scent of whisky emerges.
Ford Divisions Sees Green Surge In 1967 Car Colors
Ford Division reports greens now dominate exterior colors in 1967 models. Green family accounts for 18.1 percent of Ford exteriors, led by lime gold metallic on Mustangs and three Thunderbird greens, reflecting a notable shift from blue and red in buyer preferences.
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Ford
Ford Division
The Irish and March Seventeenth in Pop Humor
A fragmenting satirical piece questions Irish stereotypes and March Seventeenth fanfare, contrasting Irish image with American pop culture. It jokes about humor, hardware, film, and legends while noting US and UK references and light political quips.
The Leprechaun Legend in Irish Folklore
Betty Human recounts how the leprechaun, a very old two foot tall elf, bright jackets and buckled breeches, remains a fixture in Irish culture. Once linked to sun gods, he shifts to mischievous family lore with night time mischief and singing shamrocks.
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