Why shamrock is lucky

But then what about the lucky part? To that we owe the four-leaf clover and namely the fact that finding a four leafed clover is undisputedly a rare, if not lucky occurrence. During the rule of Queen Victoria, the British monarch, wanting to suppress all Irish rebellion against the crown, made the wearing of a shamrock a capital offense and indeed displaying a shamrock on a military uniform even became a crime that could be punishable by death.

During the 19 th century a combination of famine and oppressive rule meant that the Irish often looked for ways to assert their national identity and proudly display their heritage.

As a result the shamrock began to be used decoratively on everything from churches, to furniture in an artistic movement that was named the Celtic revival. And it worked, because the shamrock remains a true emblem of Irish patriotism. Be sure to spread the luck this St. Spring is right around the corner and with that comes Easter!

View Comments. December 17, I think every leaf on a 4 leaf clover must be exactly the same in size and Design before it will morph to good luck charms the clover I found changed from bright to dark. March 13, I have always been very lucky in finding 4 leaf clovers.

It is said that I take after my Grandmother, both of us can be walking along and spy one in the clover patch. I lost my Grandmother several years ago just before her th birthday. Each time I find a 4 leaf clover, I think of her. I save them all. Grandmother would be proud. I consider them lucky, and if someone questions this I tell them, 'who knows what would have happened to me, had I not collected them all my life. You admit that 4 leaf clovers and Shamrocks are different, but you confuse the 2 in your article anyway!

The shamrock was used by St Patrick to explain the Trinity. Get help. Password recovery. Meanwhile in Ireland.

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