An Irish Birthday

Thanks to great friends, we were granted an invite to an Irish 21st Birthday party! The experience was grand. An Irish family is something very special, and we got to observe this first hand. The members from all over Ireland, and even some from England, all came together to celebrate.  Food, family, drink, and friends: a true celebration of life! All were dancing, singing, and catching up. The joy could be felt in everyone, and you could tell they all enjoyed just being with each other.  We also got introduced to some birthday traditions, including the 21 kisses for 21 years. This tradition entailed the birthday boy sitting on a stool and getting 21 kisses, the last being his girlfriend!  Throughout my time in Ireland, I have come to greatly appreciate family and time spent with them.