Why Is It Tradition To Pinch Someone For Not Wearing Green On St. Patrick’s Day? [VIDEO]

Are you wearing green today?

That is what people always ask on St. Patrick's Day, and if you're not wearing green 9 times out of 10 you're getting pinched...but why?

Where did this tradition come from? Why do we pinch people?

According to the Irish Cultural Museum there are two answers.

• St. Patrick's Day, you're supposed to wear green to remember and honor Ireland.  If you're not wearing green, you get pinched as a way to say "shame on you,"
• It's an American tradition that dates back to the 1700's.  Apparently, leprechauns can't be seen. They're mischievous, so people pinch you to remind you that if you're not wearing green, you'll get pinched by a leprechaun.

If you want to know more about the St. Patrick's Day tradition check out the Irish Cultural Museum by clicking here and going to their Facebook.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, and don't get caught not wearing green today atPatty in the Parc. 

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