The Story of the Shamrock & The Wearing of the Green
The Story of the Shamrock & The Wearing of the Green
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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 Wearing of the Green" also symbolizes the birth of springtime. Irish legend states that green clothes attract faeries and aid crops.
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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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