Saint Patrick's Day & Irish Symbols (History and Meaning)

THE HARP: The harp is the symbol for the Irish tradition of  joy and music, the core of the Irish personality.


CLADDAGH: The hands represent friendship while the heart represents love adorned with a crown representing loyalty. These three traits make for a life long, strong relationship.


THE CELTIC CROSS: Although the exact origins of the cross are not certain, It has often been claimed that Patrick combined the symbol of Christianity with the sun cross to give pagan followers an idea of the importance of the cross.


THE CELTIC KNOT: It is believed that the idea behind the Celtic Knot is that there are no beginnings or endings. Life is cyclical and endless with birth, death and rebirth. For a 3-piece knot, it believed that each extension stands for the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit also known as the Holy Trinity.


THE COLOR GREEN: Ireland's national color since the 19th century. Ireland is often referred to as the “Emerald Isle” for it's 40 shades of green. Read More Here...


SHAMROCK: Ireland’s national flower, which grows green and in abundance all year long, is a regular reminder of it’s Creator and the beautiful mystery of the Trinity.


LEPRECHAUNS: Leprechauns were also known as “luchorpan” which means “wee ones.” They may have come to be depicted as shoemakers since the name “luchorpan” was similar to an Irish word meaning “one shoemaker.” Since shoemakers had a reputation for living alone, being crafty, and stashing their money, all of these characteristics came to be associated with leprechauns



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