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ORIGIN OF IRELAND
IRELAND BEGAN WHEN A TEAR OF HOPE FELL FROM HEAVEN INTO THE
SEA. THIS FORMED THE EMERALD ISLE. THE COLOR GREEN HERE IS
A SIGN OF HOPE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MARYGROVE COLLEGE ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 00001968 FALL