My family has few traditions. In fact, lack of tradition is our main tradition. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and birthdays are celebrated differently every year. We have a few things that are consistent, but for the most part, we are always looking for new and interesting ways to celebrate our holidays.
Except for St. Patrick's Day. This is the one day that I shake my fist in the and shout "Tradition!!" (see: Fiddler on the Roof). Since I was young, St. Patrick's Day has always been celebrated by my sorta-Irish family with a fine meal of corned beef and green stuff. In fact, with the exception of the meat, everything is green. The drinks are green. The potatoes are green. The veggies are green. Even the desserts have to be green.
No, it's not authentic, but it sure is fun. The greatest fun comes from trying to find new green things to add to what we now call the "I-Think-We're-at-Least-20%-Irish St. Patrick's Day Hootenanny." This year's addition is the Shamrock S'more.
To make your own Shamrock S'more, combine graham crackers, andes mints, and green peeps in the microwave for 10 seconds. Enjoy. Now you too can enjoy this fine Irish holiday just like me and my sorta-Irish family.
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