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!
If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough.
I feel lucky because I am married to my soul-mate (third time’s a charm)!
I am part Irish
kiss me with silver
I feel very lucky, it’s my birthday! That dragon would be a nicertain birthday gift. Thanks
Received news that two of my immediate family members where promoted to Staff Sergeant in the Marines they have worked hard , given much ,to protect our FREEDOMS.
I feel lucky to live in the United States, the home of the free and the brave!
I’m just luck to be alive!
Hope the luck of the Irish is with me!. Go Provident Metals!
At age 66 I’m still in good health and on the green side of the 4 leaf clover.
I feel lucky because I am living my dream being a ER nurse and taking care of my patients. I truly am the luckiest man alive when I help the patients that come into my ER.
I feel lucky because……wait a minute……I can’t lie……..if it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all. I know for a fact I will not win this coin. If it were just me and one other person competing for it that other person would get it.
Hoping for the luck of he Irish!!!
I feel lucky to have such a happy, healthy family.
I feel lucky because my birthday is the day after st Patrick’s day and im blessed with a amazing fiancé her two boys and my very well behaved daughter.
We are lucky to live where you can complain about the drinking water being too cold.
I was removing debris from where the snow plow piled snow all winter and found a $50 bill. Bought more silver with it!
I fell lucky cause i did not get the flu.
I am fortunate to be saved by grace both myself and family! John 3:16!
I’m feeling lucky this year! This is my year! I’m going to shine like silver!!!
i feel lucky because i live in a place that grants me the ability to grow and store personal wealth, and participate in free trade for the items i love…
Great contest. I feel lucky to have stumbled across it.
I’m hoping I have the luck of the Irish to win the silver!
I feel lucky for friends and family.
I feel lucky because of my amazing wife and kids. I’m not rich in money, but I have all the love I’ll ever need!
I feel lucky to have found you guys!! best prices on the internet period. My life has been very blessed with a new home on the water!! and a great job!
I feel lucky because I have nothing noteworthy to say ‘I feel lucky’ about. Nothing bad is about to happen to me (that I know of), there is nothing that I’m struggling with, and I don’t have any concerns in life. My family and friends are healthy, happy, and have found enjoyment. All is good. So I guess this bland submission is what I’m lucky for.
Luck of the Irish all ways worth a shot
I feel lucky because I have been married to my lovely wife for 30 years!
I feel lucky to have two awesome boys!
I feel lucky because I got fired from a horrible job of 20 years the other day.