Rebuses "Symbols St. Patrick's Day"

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The name

comes from the old Irish word "luchorpan"

which means "

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A leprechaun is an Irish fairy who looks like a small, old man about 2

feet tall. He is often dressed like a shoemaker, with a crooked hat and a

leather apron.

According to legend, leprechauns are aloof and unfriendly. They live

alone, and pass the time making shoes. They also have a hidden pot of

gold!

Treasure hunters can often track down a leprechaun by the sound of

his shoemaker's hammer. If the leprechaun is caught, he can be

threatened with bodily violence to tell where his treasure is, but the

leprechaun's captors must keep their eyes on him every second. If the

captor's eyes leave the leprechaun - he's known to trick them into

looking away - he vanishes and all hopes of finding the treasure are

lost.

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" is the common name for several different kinds of

three-leafed clovers native to Ireland.

The shamrock was chosen Ireland's national emblem because

of the legend that St. Patrick had used it to illustrate the

doctrine of the Trinity. The Trinity is the idea that God is really

three-in-one: The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.

Patrick demonstrated the meaning of the Three-in-One by

picking a shamrock from the grass growing at his feet and

showing it to his listeners. He told them that just as the

shamrock is one leaf with three parts, God is one entity with

three Persons.

The Irish have considered shamrocks as good-luck symbols

since earliest times, and today people of many other

nationalities also believe they bring good luck.

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is an ancient musical instrument used in

Ireland for centuries. It is also a symbol of Ireland.

Harpists, who were often blind, occupied an honored

place in Irish society. Harpists and bards (or poets)

played an important role in the social structure of

Ireland. They were supported by chieftans and kings.

Although it is not as recognizable as the shamrock,

the harp is a widely used symbol. It appears on Irish

coins, the presidential flag, state seals, uniforms, and

official documents.

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is said to symbolize

God’s promise that there will never be another

flood that destroys life on Earth.

Since rainbows usually form after storms, it is

also believed that rainbows appeared after St.

Patrick drove away snakes from Ireland.

Besides, in Irish folklore, the rainbows are caused

by fairies sprinkling dew into rivers and lakes so

they can catch fish for feasts. The myth tells that

there’s a Leprechaun holding a pot of gold at the

end of the rainbow as well.

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has a long association with Irish folklore. Gold is

often seen as a symbol of good luck and a popular

Irish myth tells the tale of leprechauns love for gold!

Leprechauns are often associated with wealth due to

their love of gold coins, they know when they are

onto a good thing! Leprechauns as the mischievous

creatures they are scour the earth for gold and when

they find it, they store it in a pot of gold at the end of

a rainbow.

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In Irish folklore, the shamrock plant, with its three bright

green leaves, was used by St. Patrick himself to illustrate

the Christian Holy Trinity when he was converting pagan

Ireland to Christianity in the 5th century A.D.

is also

the color associated with the immaculate natural beauty

and lush countryside of the “Emerald Isle.” Over time,

wearing green clothing or green accessories has become a

way for people to display their Irish pride and connection

to Irish culture on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17) is marked with

celebrations and remembrance of the great

Irish saint who awakened the dead and drove

out

from the Island. Snakes here

symbolize the inner demons and pagans, to

let the radiance of God shine forth.

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St. Patrick’s Day is a beloved holiday celebrated by

millions of people around the world on March 17th each

year. It commemorates the life of St. Patrick, the patron

saint of Ireland, and has become synonymous with

festive parades, vibrant green attire, and all things Irish.

One of the most iconic traditions associated with St.

Patrick’s Day is the

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parades, held in cities across the globe, bring

communities together to celebrate their Irish heritage or

join in the revelry of the day.