St. Patrick's Day Celebration!

Leprechaun The name leprechaun is derived from the old Irish word luchorpan which means "little body." Irish fairy who looks like a small, old man about 2 feet tall, often dressed like a shoemaker, with a cocked hat and a leather apron. According to legend, leprechauns are aloof and unfriendly, live alone, and pass the time making shoes. They also possess a hidden pot of gold. Treasure hunters can often track down a leprechaun by the sound of his shoemaker's hammer. If caught, he can be forced with the threat of bodily violence to reveal the whereabouts of his treasure, but the captor must keep their eyes on him every second. If the captor's eyes leave the leprechaun and he often tricks them into looking away, he vanishes and all hopes of finding the treasure are lost. The Leprechaun Near a misty stream in Ireland In the hollow of a tree ... Live mystical, magical leprechauns Who are clever as can be. With their pointed ears, Turned up toes and little coats of green, The leprechauns busily make their shoes And try hard not to be seen. Only those who really believe Have seen these little elves, And if we are all believers We can surely see for ourselves. (Irish Blessing)

 

Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter. Lullabies, dreams and love ever after. Poems and songs with pipes and drums. A thousand welcomes when anyone comes... That's the Irish for you!

 

St. Patrick's Day Leprechauns peeking, Around a willow tree, Pussy willows waking, Longing to be free. Colleens and shamrocks And castles old and gray, Put them all together To make St. Patrick's Day. ~Author Unknown~ Leprechaun Leprechaun, leprechaun, fly across the sea And fetch an emerald shamrock for you and me. Do not bring a nettle or a thistle for a joke, But bring an Irish shamrock, for we are Irish folk. And you and I, my leprechaun, will wear the shamrock gay, And match it with and Irish smile upon St. Patrick's Day! ~Author Unknown~ The Leprechauns are Marching The Leprechauns are marching, They're marching down the hall, They're marching on the ceiling, They're marching on the wall. They're marching two by two, And now it's four by four, You say you still can't see them? Move back! Here come some more! The leprechauns are marching, I think it's three by three. Just close your eyes and try now To visualize with me. Their merry little feet Will never miss a beat. They're very tricky fellows. Look out! They're under the sheet! ~Author Unknown~ A Blessing from Saint Patrick May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand

Leprechauns have appeared since March 1, 2000

This page was last updated on March 16, 2009