st.patricks day?

Q: what do the celts call the shamrock?

A: "The dear little shamrock of Ireland." The shamrock is the most popular symbol of the Irish. It looks like a 3-leaved clover. It is the English name for it's Gaelic name of SEAMROG dating back to 1707. St. Patrick is said to have been standing in a field of shamrocks when he drove the snakes and toads away. Because it has 3 leaves, but it still one plant, many Catholics revere it as a symbol of the holy trinity. The 4 leaves of the shamrock are said to symbolize as follows: One Leaf = Hope One Leaf = Faith One Leaf = Love One Leaf = Luck The first reference to wearing a shamrock on the lapel of a coat on Saint Feast Day dates back to 1681. In the 1770's, during the time of Grattan's Parliament, the shamrock became an emblem by the Irish Volunteers. It became a symbol of rebellion to the degree that Queen Victoria forbade Irish regiments to wear it. During this time, however, civilians wore a green and red paper crosses. The shamrock may be a symbol of Ireland, but it also been woven into the United Kingdom as well; along with the rose, thistle and the leek (also Scotland and Wales). Today, it's no longer considered rebellious to wear a shamrock. And, the Irish Guards of the British Army are presented with a shamrock by the Royal Family on St. Patrick's Day.

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