Events
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. It’s celebrated each year on March 17th, the date traditionally believed to mark the death of Saint Patrick in 461 AD. He is widely credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is said to have used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—to the Irish people, blending Christian teachings with existing Celtic traditions.
I didn’t grow up in a community with many Irish descendants, so my understanding of St. Patrick’s Day was pretty simple: wear green to school or risk getting pinched. After marrying into an Irish family, though, I discovered there was much more to the holiday. I had never even tried corned beef before meeting my husband, and to my surprise, it quickly became a favorite.
Originally a religious feast day, St. Patrick’s Day has always centered around gathering and sharing a meal. While Irish Americans popularized corned beef as part of the celebration, the style and spirit behind the preparation are rooted in Irish tradition. If you’d like to celebrate in classic fashion, put on something green, add a shamrock or two, and enjoy a hearty plate of corned beef. The Office Livingston will be serving up their take on the traditional dish— including Gramma Lylas Hot Mustard. In addition to the Office, many Livingston restaurants will be serving Corned Been dinner on March 17th.