This isn't your typical St. Patrick's Day

[View this email in your browser]( Hello! The last week feels like it's been a year, yet somehow we're here in March at St. Patrick's Day. Everything has changed in the past month, and St. Paddy celebrations are no exception. Parties are off the docket, instead bring on the food, TV, and books to dive into the cultural side of the holiday rather than the boozy one. How about staying inside while reading these favorite [modern Irish authors]( (because not every Irish book is by James Joyce)? Or learn to [celebrate the day without drinking]( (A novel idea, we know.) In the US, did you know the famous green dye from the Chicago celebrations is a [sustainable secret family recipe]( And how about virtually cruising the [9 most important Irish cultural sites]( in the US? So join us in celebrating our [St. Patrick's Day Hub]( from our couch to yours! CULTURE [The Matador guide to St Patrick’s Day]( An old saying holds that “there are only two kinds of people: the Irish and those who wish they were Irish.” Most of us aren’t exactly itching to forfeit our ancestry, but on St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish envy is real. March 17 means clinging to your one percent Irish heritage — or proudly proclaiming a solid 75 percent. This is a special year, so we celebate the the rich culinary, historic, and cultural elements. Join us as Matador breaks down all the ways you can celebrate this very different St. Paddy’s Day in style. [HAVE A DIFFERENT ST. PATRICK'S DAY]( LATEST ARTICLES --------------------------------------------------------------- BOOKS [Modern Irish authors to read for a literary St. Patrick’s Day]( --------------------------------------------------------------- HOLIDAYS [5 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day that don’t involve drinking]( --------------------------------------------------------------- EVENTS + FESTIVALS [Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day river dye is a secret, sustainable family recipe]( --------------------------------------------------------------- CULTURE [The 9 most important Irish-American cultural sites in the US]( --------------------------------------------------------------- POP CULTURE [Irish shows to watch this St. Patrick’s Day]( --------------------------------------------------------------- MAPS + INFOGRAPHICS [This map shows the states with the most Irish ancestry]( You may not be traveling now, but you will travel again. We hope our content will help you stay connected to the world outside your four walls. [Ireland in 60 seconds]( [If diversity is the name of the game, then Ireland is the clear champion. For an island you can traverse the length of in hours, it has an amazing number of things to see and do that’ll satisfy]( [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2020 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!