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!
I never win any giveaway coin from any coin dealer website, to be lucky or not? that’s the question.
I feel lucky to have my health and loved ones.
I feel lucky because I am so going to wear green on St Patrick’s day on Saturday.
I fell Lucky because I live in a free country, have a beautiful wife, kids and grandchildren that I love.
I feel lucky because I have a wee bit of that Irish luck in me. And I am thankful for everything I have in my life. No matter how bad i may ever feel things are, there is always someone worse off than I am. Count your blessings. They are many!
I am lucky because I am loved by the lord! He has blessed me with a great job, beautiful children , a wonderful home an amazing girlfriend and the opportunity to win some free silver!!!
I know the secret , so I’ve already won.
I’m feeling lucky for all that I have. There are many with little in life, but as long as opportunity exists good fortune will follow.
I feel lucky do to my beautiful family and the time we spend together
I feel lucky to be a customer of Provident!
I feel lucky because the 13th the the month is over. Bad Omen, the 13th is…..
I feel lucky cause cause I have the best children anyone can ask for. There just 4 and 2 so they haven’t had a chance to tell me how I’m wrong about everything yet so I’m gonna enjoy these days while I can. Haha
I feel lucky because I survived another winter in the north country.
I fell so lucky because my wife is 1/2 Polish and 1/2 Irish, couldn’t get any more Lucky than that….I Think (:
I feel lucky because I’m alive!!!
I feel lucky because I have a wife who is way too good for me. She gave me two beautiful boys and recently let me buy a truck. Lol
born in the U.S. of A. I really feel lucky to have it so good compared to other times and places.
I feel lucky to be alive, blessed, free, and able to buys silver and gold for my family and their future stability God bless and good luck everyone.
I feel lucky having welcomed a sweet, baby girl into the world last week with my beautiful wife.
Thanks provident metals
I feel lucky because I have been blessed with a wonderful and supportive wife and a miracle of a daughter. Although the trials have been tough with learning and growing through battling our little girl’s autism together, or family has an unbreakable bond and unshakable resolve. Luck and fate had brought us all together andI would never have it any other way.
I’m lucky to be Irish 🙂
How fitting…..a shiny coin for St Paddy’s Day lol. God bless you all!
I feel lucky because I lost my job last year and was unemployed for 4 month. I now have a much better job where they treat the team much better!
I’m lucky to have my lovely wife. A guiness and irish cream doesn’t hurt either ( ;
This year I am lucky because I closed on my first brand new house… really excited for the kids as they get their own room and can paint it what ever reasonable color lol…. took me a long while to get here but it’s done! Also I was born on March 17 so luck has been on my side….
I’m VERY lucky to have been born into the family I have!
I feel very lucky because I woke up this morning!
I feel lucky because I got promoted into my own office just as a super annoying lady started working in the bullpen.
I feel lucky because I make luck by intent
Am grateful for everyday, and for every person in it.
Smile Twice, One for yourself_Once for another
B~