Shamrock - A good luck plant
What do you know about the shamrock? Do you know that it is the national flower of Ireland? They feel this flower represents what Ireland is all about. It is green and people feel they bring good luck to those that find them. This is what Ireland is about also.
The shamrock has been used as a good luck symbol throughout history. Leprechauns have them in their hats, people collect them, and bouquets are made from this little green plant every day. It is a happy looking plant that is sought after by many for the hopes of the good luck it could bring to them.
When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, the shamrock also comes to mind. Green is the color of this holiday that originated in Ireland. Green beer, green shamrocks, and green beads. They all go together to celebrate this holiday that signifies the liberation of Ireland.
One of the main reasons a shamrock is so special to people is that they are so hard to find. It puts people on top of the world when they find them. They imagine that their luck is going to change in that moment.
It is traditional for a Celtic bride to wear a shamrock on her wedding day. This is supposed to bring her happiness and good luck in her new role as a wife. It is also supposed to bring great wealth and prosperity to the couple.
The shamrock closely resembles a clover. In almost every culture, these two plants are supposed to bring good luck to those that find them. It is especially good luck to find one that has four leafs. They are very rare and bring the best of luck.
If you have never had the experience of finding a shamrock or a clover, you are truly missing something special. It brings a certain sense of giddiness and makes you feel carefree when you are doing this child-like act. It reminds you of the time in your life when things were so much simpler and you did not have to worry about anything.
Every year in Ireland, they have the annual shamrock festival. Everyone comes to this celebration in hopes that they will have good luck with their crops and financial success in the coming year. It is looked at as the start of a prosperous season for those who attend this festival.
The next time you want to have good luck and want to feel carefree, go looking for a shamrock. When you find one, your luck may just change for the better.