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Jim McCann

How Generations Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

By Jim McCann
IA Newsletter, March 15, 2025

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Growing up in an Irish family in a proudly Irish neighborhood, I never saw St. Patrick’s Day as just a holiday — it was an event. Like Christmas, the anticipation started weeks in advance, from picking out the perfect green outfit to mapping out the celebrations. On the big day, we’d hop on the subway, joining a sea of green-clad revelers — we were all making our way to … [Read more...] about How Generations Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Irish Roots and Rituals

By Jim McCann
IA Newsletter
March 16, 2024

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Growing up in New York City, I lived in the heart of the American melting pot. There seemed to be a festival or parade celebrating the city’s nationalities and ethnicities nearly every weekend. It was a great way to meet new people and experience the cultures of my hometown. Every year on March 17, it was my family’s turn, and this kid from Queens was always amazed at how many … [Read more...] about Irish Roots and Rituals