Origin of St. Patrick’s Day

With today being St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a good time to learn a little bit more about it.

According to ireland-calling.com, there is much to learn about Saint Patrick, for which the holiday is named and the popular shamrock.

Saint Patrick believed that everything comes in threes. He did his teachings of the Holy Trinity utilizing the shamrock. People believe that the Druid high priest converted to Christianity after hearing these teachings.

The shamrock, which is also considered as Ireland’s national flower, is a three-leaf, heart-shaped clover. Clovers were once considered to predict the weather, if leaves were turned upward that meant a storm was on the way.

In the 19th century, shamrocks became a symbol of rebellion against the Crown, and anyone caught adorned with one would be hung.

The Celts also believed that everything important in the world comes in three and that the shamrock could serve as a charm against evil. Some people also believed it could be used to break a leprechaun’s curse.

Today, the shamrock is a national symbol in Ireland and believed to bring good luck. 

St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 every year in remembrance of the saint’s death.

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