Drinking Question.

[LinaSt.Cecilia2772]

So I recently went on a trip to Italy for spring break, and the drinking age over there is 16 while in the states it's 21. I'm 17, and I did drink while I was there. I didn't drink to get drunk, but I did get a little buzzed one night unintentionally. I mainly drank to try the italian wines and drinks that I can't really get back in the states. Is this a sin, and should I confess it if it is?

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So I recently went on a trip to Italy for spring break, and the drinking age over there is 16 while in the states it's 21. I'm 17, and I did drink while I was there. I didn't drink to get drunk, but I did get a little buzzed one night unintentionally. I mainly drank to try the italian wines and drinks that I can't really get back in the states. Is this a sin, and should I confess it if it is?
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We can follow the laws of another country while staying in that country. So You did not break the law. You said you got "a little buzzed unintentionally" so it's not a sin as it was not your intention.

On another matter, the same happens in reverse. March 19th the feast of St Joseph is a Holy Day of obligation in Italy, but not in the US or Australia(where I live) however if I was to be in Italy for the feast I would be bound to go to Mass. So it works both ways.