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Don't forget to wear green today!

By Linda Holloway

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Tampa Central Florida License#SL3096303

March 16, 2012 11:25 PM

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St. Patrick's Day - Don't forget to wear green today!

Today, March 17th, is the day celebrated as St. Patrick's Day. The United States, Ireland, and many countries across the world will be celebrating. Don't forget to wear green today!

Blue was the original color associated with Saint Patrick. But as early as the 17th century, green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. The phrase the "wearing of the green" meant to wear a shamrock on your clothing in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? An American legend has it that wearing the color green makes one invisible to leprechauns. Leprechauns would sneak up and pinch anyone they could see. Many children (and even some adults) enjoy carrying on this tradition of pinching people not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture. There are many events in the Tampa area to celebrate this day. However you choose to celebrate, have fun, be safe, but don't forget to wear green!

Enjoy "The Wearing of the Green" Irish tune on this St. Patrick's Day.

Photo Source: St. Patrick Clover: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

The wear green challenge, eh? I have green eyes so I have it covered. Maybe green eggs and ham for breakfast....wait, that is Dr. Seuss! Enjoy your day!

Mar 16, 2012 11:39 PM

Michael S. Bolton

Michael S. Bolton,Inc. - Zimmerman, MN

MN Appraiser

Good Morning Linda, Happy St. Patrick's Day! I had no idea of the story behind wearing green, although I bet if I starting pinching people that weren't wearing green I would probably get more back than I was expecting. :)

Have an AWESOME day!

Mar 16, 2012 11:42 PM

Linda Holloway

Keller Williams Realty Tampa Central - Tampa, FL

REALTOR®, Your Next Home in Tampa Bay Starts Here!

Hi Gary, Green eggs and ham for breakfast on St. Patrick's Day sounds good to me! It is nice that you have green eyes so you are already wearing green. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and hope you enjoy your day also!

Top of the Morning Michael! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! I don't know that I would advise that you start pinching people today. I agree with you that you might get more than you bargained for! Thank you for the St. Patrick's Day wishes and for taking the time to comment! ENJOY your weekend!

Mar 16, 2012 11:53 PM

Janis Borgueta

Newburgh, NY

Retired RE Salesperson

Linda~ time for GREEN .... and it is certainly starting to get green outside again. A bit foggy this morning, but now the sun is peeking out. A Great day for the Irish..and everyone. NO pinching.. and i want to see those leprechauns.. so i hope that isn't true. I will be wearing something green today.. no doubt.

Enjoy your St Patricks Day!

Mar 17, 2012 12:02 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Linda. I read your title and wanted to say, "oh yeah?" That said, your story was nicely told and I enjoyed the history you explained. Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Mar 17, 2012 12:09 AM

Hi Janis! Happy St. Patrick's Day! I am glad that the sun is coming out for you today and that spring is arriving in NY. It's a great day to be Irish for a day. Enjoy your day and your weekend! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Mar 17, 2012 12:11 AM

Hi Sheila, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to comment! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!

Mar 17, 2012 12:13 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Linda, have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day and wear green so you don't get pinched!

Mar 17, 2012 12:50 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi Linda and Happy Saint Patricks Day to you my friend. I wasn't aware of the story behind the wearing of green. Humm... I may not wear green just to see who I can get a pinch from... evil smile here :) Hope you enjoy all you do on this beautiful day and if you play be safe while wearing green!

Mar 17, 2012 01:26 AM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Linda - Definitely, I will wear green today. Happy St. Patrick Day.

Mar 17, 2012 01:49 AM

Hi Joan, I definitely remembered to wear green on St. Patrick's Day. I hope you are enjoying your weekend whether you are showing homes or taking time for yourself!

Hi John, Thank you for your St. Patrick's Day wishes! How did not wearing green go for you? I celebrated St. Patrick's Day with my niece (my brother and sister-in-law too) who turned 4 on Friday. We were busy looking for leprachauns and making memories!

Hi John, I hope you enjoyed your St. Patrick's Day. Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

Mar 18, 2012 06:35 AM

Linda - Today is March 20th - Happy first day of spring! I hope you enjoy a beautiful spring and the time of year will bring you many home buyers and sellers my friend.

Mar 20, 2012 12:25 PM

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

I wore green on St. Patrick's Day. But, the Irish lassie in the house didn't. So much for the celebration!

Mar 21, 2012 12:20 AM

Hi John, I am so happy that spring is here! I hope that the Albuquerque weather is beautiful and that you have many buyers and sellers this spring as well! Thank you for taking time to come back and comment!

Hi Ron, I'm glad you wore green on St. Patrick's Day. I hope you enjoyed your day! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment!

Mar 21, 2012 11:56 PM

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