Top Modern Saint Patrick Day Symbols

Saint Patrick Day or also known as Saint Paddy's day is one of America's and Ireland's popular holiday. Saint Patrick was one of the Patron Saints of Ireland and this day of celebration occurs every March 17. In America, Saint Patrick's Day is not an official American holiday but is very celebrated. During today's celebration of Saint Patrick's Day there are many symbols that we associated it with. To learn more about these symbols here are the top 10 modern Saint Patrick Day Symbols.

# 10 The Shillelagh

The Shillelagh is known as a Saint Patrick's Day symbol and a walking stick. Historically they used to be clubs that were used at weapons. These walking sticks usually have a green ribbon wrapped around them for Saint Patrick's Day.

# 9 Harp

The Harp is a well known symbol for Saint Patrick's Day and Ireland. The harp can be seen on many items in Ireland including coins, flags, and important documents.

# 8 Irish Music

Irish Music is definitely a part of Ireland's history, spirituality and culture. Irish Music is also a symbol during Saint Patrick's Day and can be heard during the celebration.

# 7 Celtic Cross

Celtic Cross are very part of Saint Patrick Day because it is very symbolic with the combination of Christianity and Irish beliefs. The Celtic Cross is the combination of the symbol of the sun and cross combined together. The Celtic Cross was very important to Saint Patrick's religion.

# 6 Leprechauns

A leprechaun is an Irish fairy that is very short in height. A leprechaun is told to wear green and resemble a shoe maker. It is legend that if you find a leprechaun you may find his pot of gold as well.

# 5 Beer

Beer in Ireland as well as in America is very popular especially during Saint Patrick's Day. Beer is a symbol coinciding with celebration and parties. It is popular during Saint Patrick's Day for bars to sell "Green Beer" which is basically putting green food color into beer.

# 4 Corned Beef and Cabbage

This food item is a popular symbol for Saint Patrick's Day reflecting the culture of Ireland. Corned Beef and Cabbage are usually combined together making a tasty meal going with the celebration.

# 3 Pinching

Pinching is also a humorous and popular symbol and act to do on Saint Patrick's Day. People usually pinch someone on Saint Patrick's Day when the person is not wear green. Pinching is associated with the good luck the color green brings.

# 2 Shamrocks

Shamrocks are a nick name to the 3-leaf clover plant. The Shamrock is Ireland's emblem and top symbols during Saint Patrick's Days. The Shamrock is also known as a spiritual symbol

# 1 Green

The color green is the top symbol for Saint Patrick's Day. Green represents Irelands beauty because of all its green landscape. Wearing green on Saint Patrick's Day brings respect to Ireland, and can bring someone good luck.

These are just 10 popular modern symbols known for today's Saint Patrick's day Celebration.