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!
Wishing everyone luck. Would be nice to win.
I’m lucky to have survived a housefire, and God pulled us through the arduous process of rebuilding. Then, he remained steadfast at our side as my wife went through a life-changing illness. I’m lucky to have two beautiful children, a home, freedom, and to be able to help others through my work!
Good luck to everyone!
-Dave
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I feel lucky since I will win this contest!
I’m lucky because I can be happy without being rich
Roses are Red
Leprechaun are green, well they were also Red
Silver is Silver.
So please grant me one, you green fairy !!!
I am Lucky and always have been. I was given the nickname “Lucky” at birth and that has been my name ever since. I realize that luck is more than random good fortune. I believe it can described as something you appreciate that you didn’t necessarily expect or create. I feel super lucky that I am in good health and that there are people who love and care for me. I also feel lucky when I have the chance to provide for and enrich the lives of others. Being in a position to help someone even in a small way is to be truly Lucky.
I wake up every morning to my beautiful wife. I’m the luckiest man in the world.
i am lucky i live in america and been married to same woman 41 yrs. i have 4 great grandchildren. i am blessed.
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I am lucky because I have everything I need to live a decent life! Sure life could be better but it could also be a whole lot worse, and for that I am very grateful and appreciative! Thanks for this chance to win, I am also lucky for that!!!
I feel lucky because I have awoke to live another day.
Knowing that everything we have is Gift from God makes me a very lucky (and happy) person. Even the not-so-good things that happen, usually turn out OK. There ids some good in everything, if we look into them far enough. Thanks for the opportunity to be even luckier!/ God Bless!
I feel lucky because I have friends and family that love me.
I feel lucky to be able to serve my country honourably.
To pass on to my son, Lucais Wallen, he is the deserving one.
St. Patty’s Day is my nephew’s 21st birthday. A little silver would be nice for him. Good Luck y’all
I entered many sweepstakes/giveaways over the year’s an have never won any of them,But I Feel Lucky with this one.
I am not luckiest but will be if I win this coin
I feel lucky cause I have some Irish blood in me.
I always feel luck!!! Ill really feel luck if i win the silver!!!
I’m lucky to be alive. My daughter was adopted in China. Her birthday is St Patrick’s Day and our “Gotcha”day, (the day we first got her our arms in China is Valentine’s Day. Who could be luckier than that.
Thanks for the chance.
Entering for my son, he’s 16 months.
This coming St. Patrick’s day is my 70th birthday!
I’m lucky to have a big loving family!
I feel lucky and blessed that I have a second chance at life and able to enjoy my family and grand kids…… I just
survived a successful heart transplant
I feel lucky because my birthday is the 29th and it is my time of the year.
I feel lucky everyday i am six feet above ground.
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