The green
shamrock (
trefoil or
seamairog) is the national symbol of
Ireland however they may come in white, red or yellow.
Druids, ancestors of the modern
Irish people believed in the holiness of the
shamrock because of the sacred symbol formed by its three leaves (
hope,
love, and
faith).
The Legend Behind The '
Four-leaf clover'
The
Druids belived a
four-leaf clover could help in spotting
witches or other
demons. Some modern-day
spiritualists claim that a
four-leaf clover releases energy and helps one's judgment. Others feel that finding a
four-leaf clover brings good
luck and fortune on days other than
St. Patricks Day.