The Leprechaun is a mystical fairy in Irish mythology. Leprechaun crafts can be a fun and educational way for to get children involved in St. Patrick's Day. Some of these crafts are for young children and only require crayons, paint and construction paper, while others are for the more experienced crafter.
The Leprechaun
The leprechaun is a small Irish fairy who is sometimes pictured as old and drunk. Leprechauns are said to be shoemakers. According to the legend, leprechauns hides great wealth and some say leprechauns can be found at the end of the rainbow, hiding a pot of gold. Some see the leprechaun as someone causing mischief to humans.
Leprechauns are believed to carry two coins with them, a magical silver coin which returns to the leprechaun's purse every time it's given away, and a gold coin the leprechaun uses when he attempts to bribe others.Ireland's Eye: Irish Fairies: Leprechaun
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Are usually made during Saint Patrick's Day
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Saint Patrick's Day occur each March 17
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The day celebrates Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland
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The leprechaun is a mystical fairy in Irish mythology
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A male fairy that usually wears green
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It was earlier believed that he wore red
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Usually pictured wearing red hair
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Leprechauns are said to be hiding great wealth
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Crafts can include traps to capture leprechauns
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