St. Patricks Day: Leprechauns

In this video, a brief history of Leprechauns is presented. Transcript: The leprechaun is one of the most iconic symbols of St. Patricks Day. Where did the leprechaun come from What are some traditions associated with it Leprechauns are fictional creatures that have long been a part of Irish folklore and mythology. They are typically depicted as being elderly men, never standing more than about three feet in height. Most modern images of a leprechaun show the character dressed in green, with buckled shoes and a hat. However, in the earliest tales, the leprechauns wore red rather than green, and their coats had seven rows of seven buttons. According to the legends, leprechauns were excellent shoemakers. They had to be, because one of their favorite pastimes was dancing. They would frequently stay up all night, engaging in wild dancing sessions. These dances would put so much wear on their shoes that they were forced to constantly make new ones. Leprechauns were also known to have large amounts