Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated all over the world and has many iconic symbols and traditions associated with it. The holiday is so old, that many people today have forgotten where these practices originated. Why does the harp symbolise Ireland? Why is green its national colour? Where did the leprechaun myth originate? This is Ancient Origins, and today we'll be exploring the fascinating history behind 6 Saint Patrick's Day traditions! Visit our Ancient Origins website: https://www.ancient-ori