Whatever the case, the name Patty is generally understood to be the feminine form of Patricia, and is, thus, considered by many to be disrespectful (or at least just straight-up wrong) when used for the day commemorating Ireland's patron saint.

Patty's Day' developed either as a playful diminutive based on the masculine nickname Pat or as a misapprehension of the 'd' in Paddy. Patty's Day,' the shortening that dyed-in-the-wool Irish-and, we're guessing, a few onomasticians-find objectionable. Pat's Day,' in light of Pat being a common English nickname of Patrick. Paddy's Day' was formed, and being Irish-based, it won't cause a stir if you use it at a pub (but probably stick to his full name at church). Ben Tsujimoto, The Buffalo News, 20 Feb. Penny Whiskey, Blarney Bunch, Crikwater and Poor Ould Goat are among the lively entertainers.

Practice Day, invites a wealth of Celtic/Irish musicians to serenade the Irish Center, a cultural and neighborhood hub. The Guinness Toast, known sometimes as St. Patrick is the Anglicized form of Pádraig, nicknamed Páidín and Paddy. If this dog could read, she'd tell you the same thing. The festive atmosphere has influenced partygoers to refer to the day informally by nicknames of Patrick, but one name tends to raise the hackles of many celebrants, be they Irish by heritage or just for the day. Many people (not just the Irish) get into the spirit of the day by dressing in green, eating corned beef and cabbage (a tradition from Irish immigrants in America), and drinking Irish beer. Patrick's Day has evolved to become more than a religious observance it is a secular celebration of Irish heritage and pride in the form of festivals and parades, as well as more than a few pub crawls. Typically, a feast day of a canonized saint is only referred to by the saint's given name, in this case Patrick. Patrick's Day-the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to the island (and is the legendary figure said to have driven the 'snakes' of Ireland into the sea). Patty's Day,' some find this to be offensive as 'Patty' is a shortened form of the female name 'Patricia.' While the holiday is sometimes spelled 'St. Paddy's Day,' where 'Paddy' is the shortened form of Patrick, which itself comes from Pádraig. As its reach has widened, many are familiar with the nickname 'St. Patrick's Day, while originally a feast day for the patron saint who brought Christianity to Ireland, has evolved into a secular celebration of Irish heritage.

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