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!
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Happy day after st. Patrick’s day!
I feel lucky because on March 7th, i was blessed to see another birthday!
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I feel lucky because 24 years ago on St. Patrick’s day, God blessed me with a little red headed baby girl!!
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Lucky to be healthy
Hello it’s nice to live in a free country and be able to participate in sharing things, to be blessed in so many ways. I lost my life during an emergency surgical procedure after suffering an abdominal injury. The doctors could not save me and I expired on the table but through fortune and blessings I came back and they finished the surgery! That was almost 20 years ago and twice since then in subsequent emergency surgeries the same thing has happened! The doctors are amazed and I am glad to still be doing my best to make life for myself and others “to be better, not bitter”. Ive lost most of my digestive system but i cherish the opportunities to raise my five children and now later in life the ability to participate in the upbringing of my three grandsons! When we have time we get a box of pennies or half dollars from the bank and go through and pick out a few that are nice it’s family fun and educational. To receive this coin would be tremendous! We would put it in our small display case with the rest of things that mean things to us! thank you again, sincerely Orlando Peters
I’m fortunate silver is affordable to buy.
I feel lucky to have happy healthy family.
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I feel lucky that spring is almost here…yes, almost. Unfortunately here in my area of New England they are forecasting our 4th big winter storm since March 1st. Ugh. Hopefully I can celebrate the new season with some free silver.
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I am very lucky to have the brother that I do, and for all the ways he helps me. Amen.
I feel lucky for each morning waking up to my beautiful family in our little humble home.
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