However, the pre-Christian Irish had long associated the shamrock with Trefulngid Tre-eochair ("The Triple Bearer of the Triple Key"), the spring fertility god manifestation, whose symbol can be a shamrock or three legs spiraling together (as seen on the flag of the Isle of Man). The Irish celebrate Easter, and Easter Monday is a public holiday. Christmas is celebrated on 25 December, but celebrations may last until New Year's Day. An old custom has boys blackening their faces, carrying paper wrens, and asking for spare change on Saint Stephen's Day (26 December). This is called "hunting the wren," and the boys are known as 'wren boys.' This tradition commemorates the old story of how the wily wren tricked the mighty eagle into giving up the title of King of All Birds. This custom is not very common today, particularly outside of rural areas. "Bank holidays," days when banks and other businesses close, occur on New Year's
Wildcats are found only in parts of Scotland. Britain has five species of frogs and toads and three species of snakes. There are no snakes in Northern Ireland. Bird watching is a popular national pastime. Britain is home to a large variety of birds. About 200 species are regularly seen. The most common ones are those which remain all 7 year round. Other well known birds are crows, robins, wrens, woodpeckers. One of the worst dangers for the birds is the popularity of ordinary housecats. Saltwater fist are important to Britain's economy. Cod, haddock, herring, plaice are caught off the coasts of Britain, although there are concerns about the decrease of stocks. Lobster, crab and other shellfish are caught along inshore waters. Natural Resources Britain has a variety of mineral and agricultural resources, but must rely on imports of both. Mining in Britain has an ancient history
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