1. Four-leaf clover is a rare variety of clover (including clover and alfalfa), and it also has more than 5 leaves, up to 18. In the west, finding a four-leaf clover is considered lucky.

The four-leaf clover is endowed with these meanings because it is very rare. Also known as hornflower, the plant kingdom. Only one of ten thousand clovers has four leaves. Because of its gorgeous language, it is also called lucky grass.

In Ireland, people think that clover with four leaves can bring good luck. It is the most famous national symbol in Ireland. Animal husbandry plays an important role in the national economy of this country, and its excellent forage white clover stands out. Therefore, Trifolium repens is regarded as the national flower of Ireland, and it is dedicated to Ireland's guardian saints. Ireland fought a long and bloody battle with Britain for independence. So its flower language is patriotism.

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The origin of four-leaf clover

1. Speaking of the origin of the cloverleaf, it can be traced back to the 5th century. The missionary St. Patrick came to Ireland with the Bible and gospel, forgiveness and love. Ireland at that time was a pagan country full of violence, barbarism and cruelty, and even human sacrifice was a common phenomenon. He used clover, which was everywhere in Ireland at that time, to describe the famous "Trinity" theory of Christianity.

2, that is, "the father is God, the son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, but not three gods, but one god". After many hardships, he spread the gospel to the Irish people. Later, inspired by him, more missionaries followed him to Ireland. Over the years, where the gospel spread, the sword was killed by the "peaceful evolution" of the Bible, schools and literacy classes.

3. Barbaric superstition has been "reformed and updated" by civilization and education. Patrick dedicated the love of his life to Ireland, a green island country. He not only loves the Irish soul, but also cares about the welfare of the Irish people. He has done countless good things for the Irish people. His influence opened a new chapter in Irish culture.

After his death, the Irish people did not forget him. Generations of Irish people commemorate his contribution to their country and nation. March 17 is designated as St. Patrick's day every year. The clover he used to explain the "Trinity" has become a symbol of Ireland.

St Patrick's Day has become an important festival for Christians in Western Europe and North America. On this day, people will put on clothes decorated with green clover and concentrate on parades, dinners and church activities. Even in Chicago, today the whole Chicago River will be dyed green with a harmless dye.

6. Clover spread to the Middle Ages. Christians unexpectedly found that this plant occasionally appeared in the form of four leaves, similar to a cross. They think that clover is a magical plant and a treasure given by God to the world, which can help them drive away the devil.

7. People who find clover have a special function, which is to see things that others can't see, and these things may bring disaster. So clover was considered as a symbol of luck at that time, and it was called lucky grass.

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