Symbols of St Patricks Day
St. Patrick's Day has a variety of symbolsthat are traditional to the Irish. The shamrock is one symbol and this is the three-leaf clover that is native to Ireland, but it can be seen growing in many regions of the world. To the Irish, the shamrock stands for good luck and dates back to ancient times. People in other parts of the world also believe that the shamrock brings good luck. The leprechaun is another symbol of St. Patrick's Day and it stands for " little body." This is an Irish fairy that stands about two feet tall and looks like an old man. In Ireland, leprechauns are a legend and are believed to be unfriendly, hiding their pot of gold.
The original color that represented St. Patrick's Day was blue, but that changed to the color green in the 19Th century. This was inspired by the beautiful green landscape in Ireland. When green is worn on St. Patrick's Day in Ireland it is believed to bring good lock as well. In Ireland, it was children who began the tradition of pinching people who did not wear green on St. Patrick's Day. This tradition is still practiced in Ireland today, and also in the United States.
The harp is a musical instrument that dates back for centuries in Ireland. The harp stands as a symbol to Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. The harp can be seen featured on Irish coins, official documents, Irish flags and state seals. St. Patrick was a slave who spent much time in Ireland. He learned about the Irish culture and learned to speak the Irish language. St. Patrick did not let the Irish forget their old beliefs and so he combined the old with the new. This led to the creation of the Celtic Cross. The Celtic Cross stands as a symbol of Christianity in Ireland. The sun is also another very powerful symbol and it is featured on the Celtic Cross.
Irish music, cabbage and corned beef are all part of thecelebration of St. Patrick's Dayin Ireland. The Blarney stone is another symbol of St. Patrick's Day in Ireland. When the stone is kissed, it is believed to bring good luck.
In the United States, there are 34 million Americans who have Irish ancestry. This is how all of these symbols of St. Patrick's day were introduced to America. St. Patrick's Day is also avery exciting celebration in the United Statesthat spans far and wide with many parades, food, entertainment and other activities.
