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Gosh and begorra 'tis
Saint Patrick's Day, and grand 'tis.
A holiday celebrated by the
wearin' of the green. In Ireland many wear a sprig of shamrock in
remembrance of the legend of Saint Patrick holding a shamrock in his hand to
symbolize the Holy Trinity while he drove the snakes out of Ireland.
Other
fanciful thoughts that come to mind when March 17th arrives are visions of clay pipes
being smoked by Leprechauns dressed in green suits, wearing green top hats and
playing fiddles while dancing Irish jigs. These "Little People" are said
to have magic powers and spend their time having fun by playing tricks on those
around them. They are known to have pots of gold hidden in many places deep
in the forest and in old shanties along the roadside. It is said that Leprechauns
are cobblers who repair shoes in trade for the things they might acquire as they travel
around the countryside. The legend is that if you catch one he must grant you a
wish, but as clever and tricky as they are, not many wishes are known to have been
granted.
Irish folklore offers so many wonderful stories, aye the tales that bring
out the Irish in all of us, on Saint Patrick's Day as we wear a wee bit o' the
green. Erin go bragh.
May you be havin' your fill of corned beef
and cabbage or an Irish stew, soda bread, and if you wish a wee bit o' Irish
brew. Wherever you may go or whatever you might do . . . may this be a grand Saint Patrick's Day for you.
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