On the 17th March is St Patrick’s Day.
March 17 used to be just a holy day in Ireland, but nowadays it is synonymous with a celebration of all things Irish.
There are several Irish traditions related to St Patrick’s day:
-People wear a Shamrock
-People wear green clothes.
-People wear a leprechaun hat.-In every Irish city there is a big St Patrick’s Day Parade.
http://www.discoverireland.com/about-ireland/experience-ireland/st-patricks-day/
By the way, do tou know what a Leprechaum is?
Some may tell you there are no such things as leprechauns, but there are those who disagree. True believers will swear that if you take a walk along a quiet country lane in Ireland, you can actually hear the mischievous leprechauns giggling by the side of the road.
Leprechauns are the most well-known elves of Ireland. They are considered by many people as one symbol of the country.
A leprechaun is a small man less than 24 inches (610 mm) in height with thick, wiry red hair. He has pointed ears, large bushy sideburns or a full curly beard, sparkling green eyes, and fair skin with rosy cheeks and nose. His clothes are mostly green. All leprechauns wear black, shiny leather shoes with silver buckles
Through the legends surrounding the leprechaun, the image of a mischievous, shrewd and quick-witted little elf emerges. It is said that when the Danes plundered Ireland, they left their gold with leprechauns to guard. Hence, if you catch a leprechaun he may lead you to his stash of gold hidden beneath a rainbow. But first he will try to bribe you. The leprechaun carries two leather pouches: one holds a silver coin, and the other a gold one. The silver coin magically returns to his pouch every time it is spent. However, he will offer you the gold coin, which will turn to ash or disappear completely once he is safely away. A captured leprechaun might even offer his captor the granting of three wishes, but excellent trickery will make the wishes as useful as the gold coin.
Typical Irish songs devoted to leprechauns:
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Other Irish songs:
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