A three-leaf clover, also known as a shamrock, is an Irish symbol that was used by Saint Patrick to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. Saint Patrick was a missionary and bishop in Ireland in the 5th century. Saint Patrick died on March 17. This day is celebrated in his memory through the well-known holiday called St. Patrick's Day. Shamrock is a name that refers to the Irish word "shamrock", which many people confuse with the four-leaf clover. The use and belief of clover dates back to the land of the Druids. The Irish have many traditions and beliefs that they follow in their normative society. Geert Hofstede, a physiologist known for developing the five cultural dimensions, classified Ireland as a highly individualistic, low power distance, and high masculinity culture. The shamrock has been an Irish symbol since the 18th century and has become a national symbol because of its association. with Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick, also known as the "Patron Patron of Ireland", was born in Scotland in 387. At a young age, he was kidnapped in a raid and became a slave to Ireland for six years. During these six years, he was responsible for looking after the sheep in the land of the Druids. Saint Patrick “learned the language and practices of the people who held him” (Catholic). He prayed to God every day to give him a helping hand in this difficult time and God revealed to him how to get through it through a dream. After his captivity, Saint Patrick studied to become a priest under Saint Germain. Saint Germain, bishop of Auxerre, helped Saint Patrick prepare for the priesthood for many years. When he was ordained a bishop, he practiced his teachings in Ireland, where he converted many people to Christianity. "Patrick was a ...... middle of paper ....... .Samovar, Larry A. "Chapter 5/ Alternative visions of reality: cultural values." Communication Between Cultures. Belmont, California: Wadsworth Pub ., 1991. N. pag. Print."St. Patrick's Day Celebrations - Irish Traditions and Customs." St. Patrick's Day Celebrations - Irish Traditions and Customs. Patrick - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online." Saint Patrick - Saints and Angels - CatholicOnline. NP, 2013. Web. April 19, 2014. "The four-leaf clover." The four-leaf clover. NP, 2007. Web. 19 April 2014."THE HOFSTEDE CENTER." Ireland Np, and Web April 19, 2014.hofstede.com/ireland.html.