Symbol of Ireland

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Symbol of Ireland Kononova Natalia School 47, 5A

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Symbol of Ireland History St. Patrick's day Traditions Leprechauns Four-leaved clover Shamrock today

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Symbol of Ireland Shamrock is a symbol of Ireland.

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History Saint Patrick used this plant to illustrate the idea of Trinity. Three leaves of the shamrock symbolized the Holy Trinity.

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St. Patrick's day The most important holiday in Ireland is St. Patrick's day (17th March). People associate this day with the national symbol of Ireland – a shamrock.

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Traditions There is a funny tradition in Ireland. On St. Patrick's day people put a leaf of shamrock in the glass of beer and then drink it. They believe that this tradition brings happiness and luck. Other interesting traditions are connected with Leprechauns and four-leaved clover.

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Leprechauns Leprechauns are magical creatures. People believe that leprechauns keep their gold in small pots under the rainbow.

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Four-leaved clover People in Ireland believe that four-leaved clover brings good luck. That's why they try to find it on St. Patrick's day

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Shamrock today Today shamrock is a popular symbol in Ireland. It is used as a national trade mark.