In the 1800s, Montreal was one of the primary entryways into North America for Irish immigrants, with half a million passing through during the industrial revolution alone. This rich heritage not only makes the city a landmark for Canadian-Irish settlers, but also acts as a time capsule for those whose … Read More
Saint Patrick’s Day was traditionally a religious holiday, a celebration of the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, honouring Saint Patrick. Gradually it morphed into a feast day, coinciding with the lifting of the Lenten restrictions and involving indulgent eats and the drinking of alcohol, which are restricted during Lent. These … Read More
St. Patrick’s Day is ostensibly a holiday celebrating the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, but as celebrated in metropolitan Canada, it can look more like an excuse for popped-collar meatheads to get over-served while wearing green plastic hats in the name of “Irish culture.” That’s likely to be even more … Read More
When it comes to greening up one’s look on St. Patrick’s Day, any plebeian can hit the dollar store for a clover-coloured fright wig or a glitter-bombed plastic leprechaun hat. But you’re the type of St. Paddy’s partier who’ll pass on the food-coloured pitchers of Canadian in favour of a … Read More
