Green beer and other suspect St. Patrick’s Day traditions

Much has been said about the decline of manufacturing in America, but in at least one category we’re still a world-beater. I refer, of course, to manufacturing excuses to drink and party, particularly when it comes to celebrating other people’s cultural heritage. As an example, let us consider St. Patrick’s Day, which is usually commemorated with corned beef and cabbage, green beer, parades, and wearing anything green, especially funny hats.With the exception of verdant derbies, there