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 feel lucky because a little over a year ago a few weeks before Christmas I was cleaning out a two story shop and a ten pound round weight fell from the second floor of the building onto the back of my head and I’m still alive. No damage to my head except a large lump that went away after a week.
I feel lucky I found Provident Metals who sells silver and gold bullion coins, rounds, etc. at such great pricing.
I feel lucky because I’m just about finished with chemo and all scans and labs have been very clear. I’m close to completing one full year of chemotherapy. This is my third battle with cancer since 2011. It all started with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer but thanks to God and my medical team I am still around. I recently rekindled my love for coin collecting. I had stopped when i went to college but have returned to this hobby as a way of relaxing and forgetting all of my stresss. Hope I win but if I don’t I’m still a winner!!!!
I feel I’ve the luck of the Irish what with the last name of Quinn but also because this past summer I’ve reconnected with Jen, a girl I met and fell for back in high school. Sixty is nigh on here so how cool is that?
I Feel Lucky Because I have a Beautiful Loving Wife, Three Children and 6 Grands!
I am Blessed.
I feel lucky because I know that things could be a lot worse!
I feel lucky because I have my health.
I want to win!
march 15 I feel lucky because Im 69 and never had much luck its about time
Feel lucky? Of course, I’ve been blessed with the love of God Almighty and as the sinner I am, I am truly lucky.
Being my 1 st year of “stacking”. I feel lucky to have found your website and products.
I’m lucky because of my family and friends!
I feel lucky as to have my son back home. He had undergone brain surgery and was suppose to be home in two weeks. It ended up being three months because he got hit with every set back in hat could’ve possibly happened. After almost loosing him twice he fought back and pulled through. He is now home with no tubes or machines and looked forward to doing therapy. I want this coin because he is my little collector and this would make a great gift for him!!
I feel lucky for living a blessed life in the US with God as my leader and provider. Having a wonderful family and blessed home. We were hit by Hurricane Harvey, got 20 inches of water in our house, but it’s mostly repaired and we are able to live in our home. So thankful. God is good.
When I see the morning sunrise on my regular walk and breathe in the fresh air, I feel lucky to be alive and able to experience every waking moment.
I’m lucky because I was born on April 1st.
I’m lucky because I’m going to win. Or am I going to win because I’m lucky?
I feel lucky to be alive in this wonderful country of ours. Hopefully it will stay that way. I feel lucky to have a wonderful family and several freinds. My health is not great, but, I thank God for permitting me to live and witness all the wonders of this earth.
I feel lucky to have what I have and not take it for granted. Because so many people have a lot less.
Luck be with them who try, try as I might to win me Lucky Coin.
I’m never lucky!
I feel lucky because I was born it the greatest country in the world and I serve with the greats people in the country in the 101st airborne, SCREAMING EAGLES!!!
I feel lucky because I don’t rely on chance. I make my own luck.
I feel lucky each day as I awake.
I am lucky because I am alive, healthy in a relationship with a wonderful woman and I am a citizen of the great USA.
I am lucky to have a wonderful family
I feel lucky because I just did my taxes and I’m actually getting a refund!
I’m lucky to have great friends and family
I feel lucky because i have only won ome thing in my life. I got a chance to win a tv and i filled out a ticket and low and behold they called me on the following week to come and pick it up they drawed my ticket so they called me to come and pick it up but i was having to work so i sent by brother and my wife to pock it up. I figured she would need help unloading it but when i arrived home the tv would fit in your shirt pocket and it had a 4” screen so maybe i will be lucky enough to win something worth while
I feel lucky because luck is lucky and with us in time for while