The Fun Committee did not disappoint at OSC today! Our staff enjoyed cookies and some interesting St. Patrick’s Day Trivia!

Did you know??

  • The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in the United States in 1762 (NOT in Ireland!).
  • Each year in Chicago since 1962, the Plumber Union dyes the Chicago River Kelly Green.
  • Dublin, Ireland hosts a huge festival in honor of St. Patrick, which lasts for FOUR DAYS.
  • Leprechauns are the mythological being that have become a part of St. Patrick’s Day lore and Irish culture.
  • Nearly 13 million pints of Guinness ale are served on St. Patrick’s Day.
  • Blue, not Green, was the original color associated with St. Patrick.
  • 5 million American residents claim Irish ancestry (nearly 10% of the population)!

May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door!

Traditional Irish Blessing