Shamrocks, Green Beer and Irish Eats
Leprechauns
As a St. Patrick's Day symbol, the leprechaun is a smiling, merry little elf. However, legend tells us that leprechauns are always grumpy, untrustworthy and very tricky. Leprechauns are believed to be little old men who make shoes for fairies and are usually about two feet tall. The legend says that if you catch a leprechaun, you can force them to tell you where they hid their pot of gold.
Shamrocks
According to Irish legend, St. Patrick chose a three-leaved clover or shamrock as a symbol of the church's Holy Trinity because of its three leaflets bound by a common stalk. He used the tri-leaved plant to help illustrate the idea of the holy trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. A shamrock is not a four-leaf clover, contrary to popular belief. When a four-leaf clover is found it is said to represent God's grace. The good luck attached with the four-leaf clover predates Christianity in Ireland back to the ancient Druid priests.
The Claddagh ring
The Claddagh Ring features two cupped hands holding a heart with a crown on top. It has been the traditional wedding ring of the Irish since the 17th century. For love, the heart is worn. In friendship, the hands are worn. And, in loyalty and lasting fidelity, the crown is worn. If the ring is worn on the right hand, with crown and heart facing out, this symbolizes that the wearer's heart is yet to be won. While dating and under love's spell it is worn with heart and crown facing inwards (still on the right hand.) Wearing the ring on the left hand, with the crown and heart facing inwards, signifies that your love has been given to one and only one, through marriage.
Corned beef and cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage is the traditional meal enjoyed by many on St. Patrick's Day, but only half of it is truly Irish. Cabbage has long been a staple of the Irish diet, but it was traditionally served with Irish bacon, not corned beef. The corned beef was substituted for bacon by Irish immigrants to the Americas around the turn of the century who could not afford the real thing. They learned about the cheaper alternative from their Jewish neighbor. source
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Oh yum! The corned beef and cabbage looks wonderful. We did not even celebrate the day, and I felt kind of bad about it, so your post really made my day, @dswigle!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Jayna! @jayna This year, so many people didn't celebrate it, most of the celebrations have been toned down or canceled. Everything is canceled around here.
And the Cherry Blossom Parade, Kite Festival, and the Cherry Peeking. OMG! Seriously. We are all canceled for a while. But, we will be back, stronger than ever!!!
I hope you are doing well. Did you get that promised snow?
Then I have to accept that risk, I think.
I am not Irish, and I have not knew so far that they wear green on Saint Patrick's Day.
I am currently on the way to work on a bus, and I currently do not wear any green, nor blue.
Honestly? I am getting pinched every day by the earthly life itself since I was born. Maybe there are a lot of invisible angry leprechauns around me. Next time I will try to wear some green on Saint Patrick's Day. I would be happily become invisible to these in visible angry leprechauns.
Oh! I will try to remind you so that you don't get pinched next year. Got to watch those angry leprechauns! You have accepted the risk for too many years!
I hope you are having a better day today. :))
I never found a 4 leaf clover before, but I did find a Claddagh Ring. I had not idea such a thing existed until I did a video about it. Happy St Paddys
Whats a claddagh ring @old-guy-photos ?
The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring that represents love, loyalty, and friendship. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of the same name in Galway. The ring, as currently known, was first produced in the 17th century.
This is me finding one!!!! I show close ups at the end.
We used to have contests finding them in our backyard when I was a kid! I grew up with 1st generation Irish, where every girl had a Claddagh ring! It is kind of a cool tradition.
Hi @old-guy-photos! Hope you had an awesome St. Patrick's Day!
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I don't remember being pinched, but I could have been as a child. I have always tried to have on a little green and if not green clothes, at least my green shamrock pin.
Yesterday though, I had totally forgotten it was St. Paddy's Day till I saw someone mention it on the net. I realized I didn't have green on, but since I was home alone, I didn't get pinched then either ! whew
That is one yummy looking plate of food !
It was an elementary school thing. :)) I have always tried to wear a little green too, although, my uniform was a green plaid. You know the Catholics love plaid!
I had a shamrock pin too!!!
Here is a cyber pinch, just for skipping tradition! The meal was good, but, the company better. Ok, not real company, but, family. :) I love them best anyway. Hope you are having a great day!!!
In covid, family is the new company.
LOL..... I know....
No pinches even though I did not wear green
Here it is more for pubs to get people to come drink and with the lockdowns, none of that this year...
What a pretty leaf that is .. 4 leaf clover right?
But your smile is prettier :D
Nope!! None here either! We had a nice dinner at home and even though I missed the bagpipes and the parade, there is always next year!
It is a 4 leaf clover! :) Thank you so much, you are way too sweet!
I don't know if you celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I know it is silly, but, hey, the kids always loved the fun! Hope all is well in your world! xoxo
Not so much here
More at clubs than anything else
Quite a few restrictions are being lifted.
Kids are going back to physical school in stages
Mine will be back next month...
Stay safe @dswigle <3
Happy Saint Patricks @dswigle - I love those crazy shades you got!
Hehe! I love them too! I wish I could find some rabbit ones for Easter! :)) Hello, @sallybeth23!! I hope all is well in your world!
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Happy belated St. Patrick's Day! I absolutely love corned beef and cabbage but didn't get to partake this year. I did, however wear one of my only green shirts...
Haha!! Of course you did!! I wore my only green shirt too!! :))
Happy St. Patrick's Day!! I had Reubens today!!!
Thanks! A ruben would have been a great alternative to the traditional boiled dinner. I need to up my St. Patrick's Day game. Noted for next year. : )
Your glasses are lovely. I hope you had great fun.
It was wonderful@ it was just the family, but, it doesnt get better than that!!
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! Thank you! It is so cool and I need to find a cool one for Easter! :)) I hope you had a great St. Patrick's Day!