Why do we pinch someone not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day?

I found the answer to this question online. I thought I would share:

It's thought that the pinching started in the early 1700's, about the time that awareness of St. Patrick's Day as a holiday came to the fore, too, in Boston, in the Massachusettes colony. They thought if you wore green it made you invisible to the Leprechauns, which was good because they would pinch anyone they could see. So the pinching is to warn and remind you of the Leprechauns. Pinching those not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day is an American tradition, having really nothing to do with Ireland or St. Patrick. The truth is, the Irish think that Americans are crazy. St. Patrick's Day is not even remotely celebrated over there as heavily as it is in the U.S.

So, there you have it. We're just a bunch of crazy Americans going around and pinching people on St. Patrick's Day. I'm ok with that. It's still fun! I actually forgot that it was St. Patrick's Day this morning, but I just so happened to pick out a green shirt to wear! Little did I know I was dressed for the occasion.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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I Can't Wait for Spring!

I am wearing the shoes that make me the most happy. They are my I-Can't-Wait-For-Spring-To-Get-Here-So-I'm-Going-To-Wear-Shoes-With-Flowers-On-Them Shoes.

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Eclipse - 6.30.10

YAY!

Fire - By Kristin Cashore

What a disappointment. Sorry folks, but this book is nowhere as good as Kristin Cashore's first book, Graceling. It took me SO long to read this because I was just not interested. I wasn't interested in the storyline, I didn't really grow any kind of attachment to the main character, and the developing love story fell flat and unbelievable. Never, during the entire time I read this, was I ever like "Yay, team Fire!" To be honest, she kind of annoyed me most of the time.

Here is the inside of the book flap if you're interested in knowing what it's about(because I honestly don't have a summary to make up myself):

"It's not a peaceful time in the Dells. The young King Nash clings to his throne while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. The mountains and forests are filled with spies and thieves and lawless men. This is where Fire lives. With a wild, irresistible appearance and hair the color of flame, Fire is the last remaining human monster. Equally hated and adored, she has the unique ability to control minds, but she guards her power, unwilling to steal the secrets of innocent people. Especially when she has so many of her own. Then Prince Brigan comes to bring her to King City. The royal family needs her help to uncover the plot against the king. Far away from home, Fire begins to realize there's more to her power than she ever dreamed. Her power could save the kingdom. If only she weren't afraid of becoming the monster her father was."

My next venture is The Mortal Instrument Series. I've heard it's really good and I'm excited to start on a series that has so much hype.