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The Story of the Shamrock & The Wearing of the Green
May St. Patrick guard you wherever
you go and guide you in whatever you
do--and may his loving protection be
a blessing to you always.
by Cheri Sicard
The Shamrock (traditional spelling: seamróg, meaing summer plant) is a
three-leafed clover that grows in Ireland. A common image in Celtic
artwork, the shamrock is found on Irish medieval tombs and on old copper
coins, known as St. Patrick's money. The plant is also reputed to have
mystic, even prophetic powers-- for instance the leaves are said to
stand upright to warn of an approaching storm.
Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock in the fifth century to
symbolize the divine nature of the trinity when he introduced
Christianity to Ireland.
The seamróg is a big part of Irish history, as the Shamrock was used as
an emblem by the Irish Volunteers in the era of Grattan's Parliament in
the 1770's, The Act of Union. When it became an emblem of rebellion in
the 19th century, Queen Victoria made wearing a seamrog by member's of
her regiments punishable by death by hanging. It was during this dark
time that the phrase "the Wearing of the Green" began. Today the seamróg
joins the English Rose and the Scottish Thistle on the British flag and
is an integral part of Saint Patrick's Day celebrations.
"The Wearing of the Green" also symbolizes the birth of springtime.
Irish legend states that green clothes attract faeries and aid crops.
About the author
Cheri Sicard is the editor of FabulousFoods.com, a food and cooking site which specializes in Holidays and Entertaining. Stop by for some recipes or to sign up for on of their seven free cooking newsletters.
Sheila "I am a Christian Woman, a stay home homemaker and a Mom.
My interests: I love to knit, crochet, sew, embrodiery, and quilt. I play the piano, read music, I write Chrisitan poems and writings. I collect teddy bears, angels, hearts and butterflies."
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The seamróg is a big part of Irish history, as the Shamrock was used as
an emblem by the Irish Volunteers in the era of Grattan's Parliament in
the 1770's, The Act of Union. When it became an emblem of rebellion in
the 19th century, Queen Victoria made wearing a seamrog by member's of
her regiments punishable by death by hanging. It was during this dark
time that the phrase "the Wearing of the Green" began. Today the seamróg
joins the English Rose and the Scottish Thistle on the British flag and
is an integral part of Saint Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Caring for Wicker Furniture