That's what you will want to say to each other on March 17. On St. Patrick's Day everyone is Irish! This is a distinctly American holiday that has even caught on in Ireland. The rules of the day: wear green clothing or get pinched, eat green foods, enjoy the non-Irish dish: corned beef and cabbage. It is fun to compare how different families observe this holiday: green mashed potatoes, green pancakes, Lucky Charms Cereal (the mascot is a Leprechaun). green milk, green beer. There is so much going on to celebrate this lucky holiday that occurs just in time to celebrate warm weather. Be sure to check our Things To Do page so you won't miss the fun. There are parades, tent parties, and so much more.To get to St. Patrick's Day we have to get past Friday the Thirteenth. This can be a very unlucky day. Watch out!
Carolyn
The International Friends tried corned beef and cabbage and Reuben sandwiches on Tuesday. is a boiled dinner...this means that you put meat and vegetables in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer to cook them. Ruben sandwiches are made with corned beef on rye bread with sauerkraut and swiss cheese. Butter the bread and toast the sandwich until the insides are warm and the cheese is melted. Then add a sauce made from mayonnaise, chili sauce and pickle relish (or chopped green olives or another type of pickle).
We also danced a reel called a bonfire dance or a circle dance. We also sang the classic pub tunes: I'll Tell My Ma and Wild Rover (and you can to Karaoke style! Follow the links).
In International Bible Study we read John 7:14-24 where Jesus teaches and the Jews are amazed that He "has such learning without having studied." 15. Jesus tells them that His teaching isn't His own and comes from God. He points out that when people speak for themselves, they are showing off, but when someone speaks for someone else and works for the honor of someone else speaks truth. He points out that there are rules and laws, but when the Jews are angry for Jesus healing someone on the Sabbath (holy day) because Jesus performed work (which broke the law). Jesus tells them, "Stop judging by mere appearances and make a right judgment." 24 Jesus tells people to love and care for each other and no law is broken; when we judge people based just on rules and law we miss the important aspect of the law: how to care for each other and love God.
In Wednesday Conversation we STILL didn't get 90210 to work! I hear it is because we weren't connected to the right wifi! That'll slow ya down. We went over common conversational phrases used in disputes (some of which are rude and derogatory). We also looked at reprimands to counteract comments.
Tuesday, March 17
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30: Let's read John 7:25-44
International Friends, 10:30-??: Let's Celebrate St. Pat's at the Claddagh
We will leave at 10:30 sharp and head to the Claddagh, or meet us there: 3835 E. 96th Street. First one there grab us a tables for 20.
Top 'o the mornin': good morning, St Patrick's Day style.
caught on: become popular
observe this holiday: celebrate
mascot: a character that is beloved and represents a school or group team or product
Leprechaun: tiny Irish men of folk lore who have the reputation for causing mischief and are keepers of pots of gold. If you catch one you get the gold!
showing off: drawing attention to them self, demanding attention so people will admire them
That'll slow ya down: keep you from being successful
derogatory: meant to be mean and hurt somone
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