Internet search engine giant celebrates St. Patrick's Day, March 17, with a Doodle on its homepage, illustrated by Dublin-based guest artist Arron Croasdell, honors a beloved Irish holiday celebrated worldwide: St. Patrick’s Day.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!Wishing the followers "Happy St. Patrick’s Day!" Google on its website states, "Today’s Doodle artwork features symbols that represent Ireland's diverse geography, architecture, and history. The first icon signifies the country’s verdant mountains, forests, and coastal lighthouses, many of which stand near popular walking and swimming sites. The imagery in the first 'o' is a nod to the hands and heart of the legendary Claddagh ring, a symbol of love, loyalty, and friendship. The second 'o' incorporates a vase holding Irish wildflowers—spring squill and crocuses—as well as a three-leafed clover, an iconic state emblem of Ireland that represents faith, hope, and love. A depiction of the numerous rivers that run through many Irish towns and cities replaces the “g” as the “l” stands for Ireland’s natural woodlands, much of which are being restored thanks to new state reforestation initiatives. Finally, the "e" is replaced by a Celtic knot, a symbol of Irish hope in the infinite interconnectedness of humanity."
St. Patrick's Day is observed to mark the death of St. Patrick in the fifth century, who is the patron saint of Ireland. The day celebrates 'the Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.'
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