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The luck of the Irish
Whether you’re a fan of the Boston Celtics, or just have a countdown to St. Patrick’s Day on your calendar, you’re definitely aware of the shamrock, or three-leafed clover, and all it represents: Ireland, Celtic heritage, green beer (maybe not that last one). But when it comes to the famously lucky four-leaf clover, the meaning gets more complicated and the legends are many. Watch out for these St. Patrick’s Day “facts” that are actually false.
The history of four-leaf clovers meaning luck
One legend has it that the luck factor comes from Eve herself. As Adam and Eve were leaving the Garden of Eden, Eve apparently plucked a single four-leafed clover as a souvenir of paradise, and this religious connection has led to them being considered lucky ever since. The Celts considered four-leaf clovers to have magical powers of protection, able to ward off evil and bad luck. It was also believed that carrying a clover allowed th
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