Презентация - "Symbol of Ireland"

Symbol of Ireland Kononova Natalia School 47, 5A

Symbol of Ireland History St. Patrick's day Traditions Leprechauns Four-leaved clover Shamrock today

Symbol of Ireland Shamrock is a symbol of Ireland.

History Saint Patrick used this plant to illustrate the idea of Trinity. Three leaves of the shamrock symbolized the Holy Trinity.

St. Patrick's day The most important holiday in Ireland is St. Patrick's day (17th March). People associate this day with the national symbol of Ireland – a shamrock.

Traditions There is a funny tradition in Ireland. On St. Patrick's day people put a leaf of shamrock in the glass of beer and then drink it. They believe that this tradition brings happiness and luck. Other interesting traditions are connected with Leprechauns and four-leaved clover.

Leprechauns Leprechauns are magical creatures. People believe that leprechauns keep their gold in small pots under the rainbow.

Four-leaved clover People in Ireland believe that four-leaved clover brings good luck. That's why they try to find it on St. Patrick's day

Shamrock today Today shamrock is a popular symbol in Ireland. It is used as a national trade mark.