Слайд 2 Symbol of Ireland History St. Patrick's day Traditions Leprechauns Four-leaved clover Shamrock today
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Symbol of Ireland Shamrock is a symbol of Ireland.
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History Saint Patrick used this plant to illustrate the
idea of Trinity. Three leaves of the shamrock symbolized
the Holy Trinity.
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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.
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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.
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Leprechauns Leprechauns are magical creatures. People believe that leprechauns
keep their gold in small pots under the rainbow.
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Four-leaved clover People in Ireland believe that four-leaved clover