Happy St. Patrick's Day

 

                             St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts:


1. Nine of the people who signed our Declaration Of Independence were of Irish origin, and nineteen  Presidents of the United States proudly claim Irish heritage - including our first President, George Washington

2.  Legend says that each leaf of the clover means something: the first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and the fourth for luck.

3. The city with the largest population of Americans of Irish descent is Boston.

4. It is considered lucky to find a four leaf clover on St. Patrick's Day.

 5. At one time, there were more Irish living in NYC, than Dublin, Ireland.
 
  6. Did you know that a Leprechaun is a type of fairy in Irish folklore.

 7. Shamrocks are the national flower of Ireland.

 8.  Over 94 million people are expected to wear green on St. Patrick's Day.

 9. Corn beef and and Cabbage is an Irish American dish.

10.  Lucky Charms, a favorite cereal brand among many, young and old, was created in 1963, with its popular mascot, Lucky the Leprechaun.

  11. St. Patrick’s Day has become a holiday all around the world and for one day out of the year anyone can be Irish and join in the celebration.


posted by Josephine