With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, people will soon be celebrating by wearing green clothing and enjoying some cold beer. The leprechaun—easily recognizable for its small stature, green suit, buckled shoes, red beard, and derby hat—has become the icon of the holiday. But where did leprechaun lore begin?
Eighth-century Irish folklore portrayed leprechauns as mischievous fairies. The name leprechaun is thought to come from either “luchorpan,” meaning small body, or “leath bhrogan,” meaning shoemaker. The legends of these creatures depict them as cobblers. Yet, each leprechaun was said to have his own pot of gold, often found at the end of a rainbow.
Despite their humble careers, leprechauns were believed to be tricksters who could not be trusted. Legend tells that any person lucky enough to spot and catch a leprechaun could offer him freedom in return for his gold. But leprechauns were deceptive by nature and arranging a deal with one could be risky.
While leprechauns of Irish myth originally wore the color red and a tri-colored hat, their image has changed over the centuries into the small green-clad men we’re familiar with today. One thing that hasn’t changed is that is has always been considered good luck to find a leprechaun, though the original legends tell of the creatures luring humans away for good with the promise of treasure.
Mischievous nature aside, leprechauns are said to be merrymakers who enjoy dancing and drinking. This more closely ties into modern celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. Want to try your luck at winning a bit of your own treasure?
You can enter our giveaway simply by telling us one reason you feel lucky. Commenting below will serve as your entry for our March giveaway. But remember to keep it classy; inappropriate comments will be deleted and disqualified. Submit your comment (one comment only please) by March 25, 2018. One winner will be randomly selected on March 26, 2018 to receive a Welsh Red Dragon 1 oz colorized silver round from the Celtic Lore series.
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
My youngest son turns one on St. Patty’s Day!
As bad as February was, March has got to be luckier.
I’m feeling lucky because I just finished my 4 Horsemen collection with the 10 oz. silver bar. My first ever silver purchase was 10 of the White Horse of Conquest, and I got 10 each of the subsequent issues.
I really like the design of the give-away coin.
I just plain feel Lucky today!
I feel lucky as I was able to get out of bed this morning!
I feel lucky because I try to win every time. I have never ever won anything besides a couple of bucks on scratch offs; however, I still try to win battling my limited luck which is a blessing in itself. Feel lucky and blessed for having the things I have.
Luck, I don’t need no stinking luck
Oh wait maybe I do…………..
Silver is the best!
I’m outraged. To think that I, Moe Munnie would be unclassy and inappropriate. I feel lucky, of course, because I found a penny.
Thank you very much.
Opportunity to travel
Give a smack on the ol’ Blarney Stone.
I feel lucky to have such a happy and healthy family
Feeling lucky because life is good.
I’m on a roll ! Keep it going ! Found a gold coin on my last trip to England last year and 2 oz in gold nuggets metal detecting in Australia last May, Make my Day !
I feel lucky in the month of March because my wife and I have our anniversary on the 14th and my daughter’s birthday is March 17th which is St. Patrick’s day. Bring on the silver
Always carrying my lucky coin
Fingers crossed
May the luck of the Irish be with you and me. I believe there is enough Irish in me to win the silver round.
Lucky to be a part of your newsletter and your client base! Thanks PM’s!
I feel lucky to know the people I know and have in my life. I’m surrounded by great people I. This wonderful life.
I feel lucky to be born in America, and have 2 sons that fought for this country and returned safely.
Lucky to be married to my best friend.
It’s long luck, it’s probably.
Lucky because while reading about this giveaway I’m vacationing on the South Island of Bimini not on the north island with all the inebriated spring breakers. Now Cheers… We have some catching up to do!!!
I consider myself lucky because I’m still standing.
March 20 is the first day of spring as well as this guy half Irish guys bday. I would love to have the luck of the Irish with me at the end of a magical rainbow
we are all lucky and thankful to be alive.
thx for your contest!
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I feel lucky because my dad was born on March 17, 1942 his name is Patrick Murphy. My name is Thomas Patrick Murphy born February 19, 1974. If you couldn’t tell from the name, we are Irish.
According to ancestry.com, I’m only 7% lucky.
But i feel 100% lucky to be born and raised in America!