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 ...
As Irish folklore evolved, leprechauns took on a new role as surly ... crafting shoes for other magical beings in the fairy ...
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 ...
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 ...
The “sexy lady leprechaun” has become a popular St Patrick’s Day costume in recent years. However, according to Carolyn White, author of "A History of Irish Fairies", there is no record of ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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This is a family friendly event; all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Irish garb or even as a leprechauns or fairies. An error has occurred. Please ...