Yes, the Celts saw power and magic in threes. The notion of the magic of threes is illustrated in folklore by leprechauns, fairies and wizards. Disney has helped us all to know the stories of three wishes, the three good fairies, the three witches, etc.
Read MoreAs we rise today, perhaps after too much Guinness or green beer, it seems appropriate to lift up the real Patrick. The revelry of St. Patrick’s Day in the USA is shared by huge numbers even here in the northeast where the weather doesn’t really lend itself to outdoor parades. But, the US Census does report that 34.5 million Americans list their heritage as either primarily or partially Irish. That is worthy of celebration. (It will be fun to see how the surge of interest in AncestryDNA and 23andMe impact the next census.)
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