Interestingly, one place where you can see the difference between Ireland's approach to St. Patrick’s Day versus how America does it is in the standoff between leprechauns and fairies.

Clurichauns (typically pronounced “KLUR-ih-kawn” or “KLUR-ih-kahn”) and leprechauns are both pint-sized, solitary fairies with a penchant for mischief. The most basic differences between the two are ...

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Randee Dawn shares how a book of folk tales by W.B. Yeats was a "lightbulb moment" for ...

Looking for a fun St. Patrick’s Day activity for kids? Learn how to make a leprechaun trap with these top leprechaun trap ideas for kids! Scroll to see them all! This post about leprechaun trap ...

Of course, I already knew some piecemeal Irish folklore: Green is important! Leprechauns on cereal boxes! Ghostly banshees! Fluttery fairies like Tinkerbell! But Yeats' book, a combination of ...

And one type of fairy from this folklore includes the leprechaun. But are leprechauns real? When you hear a person of Irish descent use the phrase, "Away with the fairies," they're indicating one ...

St Patrick's Day is upon us - a day where people across the globe celebrate their Irish heritage or simply raise a glass to a country that has given the world so much. St Patrick's Day honours St ...

Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has metamorphosed into a day of celebrating Irish culture through parades, music, special ...

St. Patrick's Day honors the death of St. Patrick and commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Over time, the day has evolved into a broader celebration of Irish culture and heritage, ...

If you've been searching for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your little ones, look no further. Reading a children's book together is a great way to dive into the magic of Irish folklore ...