Saint Patrick's Day is an Irish festival, but it is also celebrated in North America each year on March 17th.  On this day, many people, even if they are not Irish, wear something green, which is the color of spring and is connected with nature and hope.  

The symbols of St. Patrick's Day are shamrocks, lucky leprechauns, and the Blarney Stone.

Shamrock

Since the shamrock has three leaves, thousands of years ago St. Patrick (a religious leader) used it to teach the Irish people about the holy Trinity (the three parts of god - father, son, holy spirit).  Today many people wear a shamrock design on St. Patrick's Day because it is supposed to bring good luck.

Leprechauns

A Leprechaun (Irish fairy) looks like a little old man. He's about 2 feet tall and dresses like a shoemaker.  Leprechauns are aloof and unfriendly. They live alone and pass the time by making shoes. They're special because they also possess a hidden pot of gold.

If you listen closely for the sound of their hammer, you might be able to capture a Leprechaun.  If you do, you can force him to reveal where he has hidden his treasure.  But watch him carefully because otherwise he will vanish and your hopes of finding his treasure will vanish with him.

The Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone is a stone set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower in the Irish village of Blarney. Kissing the stone is supposed to give the kisser the gift of persuasive eloquence.

B. Read the article again and check your comprehension:

1.  Why do people wear a shamrock design on St. Patrick's Day?