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Every year when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around in the U.S., I find myself cringing at the spectacle. My daughters and husband hold Irish passports. We lived in Ireland. I’ve managed teams there, and I work there every summer. I’ve never liked how the holiday is celebrated here in America.
The parades, festivities, and Irish flags are fine, but the American version of St. Patrick’s Day often reduces Ireland to tired stereotypes—green beer, leprechauns, and an overwhelming amount of shamrocks. The Irish in Ireland don’t eat corned beef. Even the phrase “St. Patty’s Day” grates on me, because no Irish person would ever spell “Paddy” with two Ts.
This frustration isn’t just personal; it highlights a …