The Meaning and Legends of the Clover
For concerned netizens, this article explains the floral etiquette related to clovers, their meaning and legends. Below, the editor will provide a detailed explanation.
The meaning of the clover is: happiness.
In legend, whoever finds a clover with four leaves, also known as a four-leaf clover (also known as a lucky clover), will receive happiness. Therefore, in some European countries, people who see clovers by the roadside almost always pick them up, flatten them, and keep them to give to others in the future, as a way to express their good wishes for their friends.
In Ireland, on March 17th every year, during the St. Patrick's Day festival, everyone must wear a clover blossom. It is said that St. Patrick once used a clover to explain the Trinity to the Irish people who value freedom. However, it is now difficult for people to determine whether the clover or the yellow flower of the skyblue grass was used as a metaphor by St. Patrick. Nevertheless, the clover is a typical symbol inherited by Christianity. It has long been a symbol of the three priestly ranks of the Celts. The vigorous growth of the clover also makes it a symbol of vitality. The Druids have long attributed the same meaning to the four-leaf clover as it has today, which is happiness.
In German idioms, if someone says something good about someone on the "green clover" (a German idiom meaning excessive praise of someone or something), it is unbearable. This idiom dates back to the times when clovers were planted on graves - one should not speak ill of the dead.
Legend 1: The legendary four-leaf clover (Clover) was brought to the earth by Eve from the Garden of Eden in heaven, and its flower meaning is happiness. Also known as the clover. It usually has only three leaves, and the chance of finding a four-leaf one is only one in ten thousand, implying obtaining happiness and the favor of heaven.
Legend 2: There is also a beautiful legend about the four-leaf clover! There was a couple who were deeply in love and lived in a very beautiful peach forest. However, because of a very small matter, they had a falling out and refused to give in to each other. Finally, one day, the love goddess could not bear it anymore, she floated to the peach forest where they lived and quietly told a lie: she told them that they would face difficulties, and only by finding the four-leaf clover in the deepest part of the peach forest could they save themselves. After hearing this, they pretended to be indifferent, but they were still worried about each other in their hearts. That night, it rained heavily, but they still secretly went to the deepest part of the peach forest to look for the four-leaf clover for each other. When they realized that the other person cared about them, they were deeply moved and decided to let the four-leaf clover witness their love. The love goddess smiled... This was a joke played by the goddess because she did not want happiness to come too easily. Only those who care about and cherish each other deserve happiness...
The four-leaf clover, a witness to love!!!
Legend 3: It is also said that the name "lucky clover" originated from Napoleon. Once, while leading his troops across a meadow, he saw a four-leaf clover and felt it was very special. As he bent down to pick it up, he avoided a bullet that was shot at him, thus escaping a disaster. From then on, he called the four-leaf clover a lucky clover. Over time, the four-leaf clover has been internationally recognized as a symbol of luck. Its four leaves represent love, health, fame, and wealth, and having it will bring you good luck.
Legend 4: The lucky clover first originated in Europe, especially in Britain and Ireland, where it was most popular. Today, it has become a folk tradition in Western countries. Children enjoy searching for four-leaf clovers in the meadow, and every March in New York, people dress in green and wear lucky clover accessories during the St. Patrick's Day parade.
Clover taste: sweet and sour, games that can be played: pinch the clover and leave only the silk stem, which can be intertwined and pulled.
Legend 5: According to Irish folklore, the three-leaf clover brings good luck and is the most well-known national symbol of Ireland. In traditional Irish weddings, the bride's bouquet and the groom's boutonniere must include a lucky clover. The lucky clover is considered an indispensable third person at the wedding.
Legend 6: In Switzerland, every Christmas, you can buy real four-leaf lucky clover potted plants in the mall. The lucky clover is considered the most creative Christmas gift, and the good luck of the lucky clover will make the recipient start a happy life and have everything go smoothly in the world.
Legend 7: In Germany, the true four-leaf clover was discovered in 1190. The lucky clover is considered a symbol of freedom, unity, solidarity, and peace. They believe that nothing bad can happen if they own a three-leaf clover.
The above is the full content of the meaning and legends of the clover, hoping it can help you, and at the same time, I hope everyone will come to see more green plant and flower experience and common sense!