Happy St. Patrick's Day!

About ten percent of the Australian population are Irish Australians. That percentage does not go unrecognized this time of year. In America, we have a lot of crazy traditions and, of course, we see way too many people wearing green. Also, your sure to find a mile long line in the McDonald's drive thru to get the festive shamrock shakes. Or maybe you'll just end up having corn beef and cabbage with your grandparents as they insist each year.
In Australia, they once again have no excuses to miss out on a holiday as St. Patrick's Day. Many gather to see intense parades in both Sydney (http://www.stpatricksday.org.au/) and Brisbane. Like many Americans, they wear green and shamrocks as a symbol of Ireland. Australia even has an Irish newspaper called The Irish Echo. Although it may not be a national holiday, your sure to see quite a few celebrations around the country which many will be looking forward to.