Holiday Accessories
Besides the fun of celebrating the Irish culture and the liberal drinking of Saint Paddy’s Day, there is one thing that everyone from small children to CEOs of Fortune 500 companies look forward to with equal glee: pinching that unlucky individual who forgot to wear green. And although the tradition cannot be pinned down to a single reason (conflicting reports trace the practice to everything from the games of Irish-American children in the 18th century to stemming from an older notion of warding off leprechauns), we all know that it is simply a ton of fun. So, this year, while you’re remembering the squeals of last year’s unfortunate victims, don’t forget that you too need to protect yourself from the questing fingers of your loved ones! From green underwear to green pins, everyone has their own personal pinch-warding apparel, but this year why not spice it up a little with some of Hot Topic’s fun Saint Patrick’s Day gear?
From “Hands off my Shamrock” tees to temporary green hair dye, Hot Topic makes wearing green on Saint Patrick’s Day great for you and hilarious for your would-be torturers. Rock your favorite Irish bands with tribute tee shirts of the Flogging Mollys, Boondock Saints, and of course Dropkick Murphys. Show your Irish heritage or love of the Emerald Isle with green shoes, suspenders, and all the shamrock accessories you can get your hands on. On HotTopic.com, there is an entire section dedicated specifically to this amazing holiday and a hundred different ways to wear green! This Saint Patrick’s Day, make sure to sport some Irish gear, and don’t forget that’s it’s the only holiday when pinching your loved ones is completely appropriate so don’t miss the opportunity!
Munni Krishna
