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 that I caught the Provident Metals leprechaun and if you want to be released you must provide me with a Welsh Red Dragon 1 oz colorized silver round.
If feel lucky because I’m 61 and that adds up to a lucky 7
I’m not just lucky, I’m blessed to live in the greatest nation on earth. And with any real luck, I hope to be the recipient of one fine piece of silver courtesy of the greatest broker of precious metals on the planet… Provident Metals!
I’m lucky to have a wonderful wife!
I feel lucky because I found a cent heads up and it was a wheat cent. Big win
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I’m lucky because I have a great family and healthy kids. Also I have realized the fed bank’s plan to print unlimitless money is imploding and I prepared by buying silver & gold
I’m lucky every day. Question is whether it’s going to be good luck or bad luck and I take the bad with the good.
I am lucky. I survived a combat tour in Vietnam. How much more luck do I need?
I feel lucky to have reached the point where I don’t need to work but do so to help those in need, which gives me a better sense of purpose.
I feel lucky that despite the less than desirable life I had as a child that could have led to a devastating adult life, despite one sister being homeless for years, one sister in and out of prison most of her adult life, and my mother taking her own life last year, I have managed to rise out and above the chaos and at least get one sister on her feet and supporting herself. Yes, sounds like a bad movie but I feel lucky, blessed, and fortunate to have made it this far despite all the odds that were seemingly stacked against me.
I feel lucky to still have my Mom around. She’s been through a lot. She’s recovering from a heart valve replacement. Her being 89 years old we hope to have her around for a few more years.
My amazing son makes me feel lucky.
I feel lucky because I’m on top of the green grass and not below it. Being a we bit Irish doesn’t hurt, either.
I am feeling you will draw and pick my name out of Green Hat. I know it !!!
Feeling lucky because it’s my niece birthday on the 17th and my lil sister is coming into town to join the celebration. On that note it’s a family affair !! Finally!!
I am very lucky to be blessed with good health, a great relationship with my wife and family, a good job in a field I love and a great crazy dog. If i’m picked the silver goes into the retirement fund.
thanks.
I’m very lucky and blessed. I’ve had 3 strokes but the good Lord has chosen to give me more with my wife of 42 yrs my 5 kids and my 7 grandkids. So I can continue to invest in precious metals for their future.
Two Irishmen walk out of a pub … – Hey I’ve seen it happen — making me lucky.
I feel lucky because I’m and Irishman who’s birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day!
I’m lucky and thankful to be able to do what I need to do, when I need to do it.
I’m lucky and proud to be Irish, thanks to my grandpa McQuarter! I hope to be lucky enough to win a Celtic coin!
I feel lucky because my mother is still living and I thank god every day for her existence. She has taught me a lot and continues to school me in many aspects of life, she’s extremely business savvy and very diplomatic. I can’t ask for anything more. Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
I’m luck to be blessed with a loving and beautiful family. I feel God has blessed me and my family in every way.
I feel lucky because of the family and career that I have and all the success that has come with it.
I am lucky for surviving a 3 car accident and am still here to pester and prank my family with my presence
Saran Wrap on the toilet seat anyone???
Lucky to have learned to appreciate others and all our world has to offer.
I feel lucky to have a job, loving family, and a chance at free silver. Thank you Provident.
I feel so lucky to ave been blessed with being born and raised in the United States of America.
I am lucky because I’m holding and silver is about to surge!