The shamrock was used by St. Patrick as a metaphor for Christianity. The three-leaved sprig represented the Holy Trinity: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. The shamrock has since become an iconic symbol of Ireland. Beginning in the early 18th century, people started to wear a shamrock to commemorate St. Patrick's Feast Day. The day was observed only as a minor religious holy day, mainly in Ireland. It was decided that March 17th would be the date to honor him, as this was believed to be the day on which he died.

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