irish holiday insulting

Chuck Real of the Irish American Cultural Institute in Omaha was disgusted to hear of the Irish Car Bombs drink. It's a tasteless, and "culturally insensitive" alcoholic beverage for St. Patrick's Day is a serious historical event. It seems like holidays are always twisted in the complete opposite direction of it's purpose. Take Christmas; originally it was about celebrating life, and praising Jesus Christ. Now it's two weeks off of work and school, stuffing our faces with food (which is the sin of gluttony), and spending thousands on gifts and decorations. Very strange how America is able to change the meaning of holidays.