Around this time each year, Miss G (now 8) begins drawing up her plans to make a leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day. Every year since she was 3 or 4, she’s tried to catch one! I’m not really sure how or why this tradition began in our home. It’s certainly not an idea that I planted. Let’s face it, I’ve got enough little beings to care for around here already; I don’t need a leprechaun too, lol! But she goes about it with the same excitement as finding her Elf on the Shelf every morning during Christmas, so who am I to interfere!
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- Last year, she enlisted her cousins to help!
. You’ll see lots of elaborate schemes out there for a leprechaun trap.
But all you really need to lure a leprechaun is an empty tissue box, some things to decorate it, and a good dose of sneakiness. .
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What is a leprechaun? The leprechaun is a character of Irish Mythology. He is about 2’6″ (75cm) tall. He is very rich but extremely tricky and if you catch one don’t take your eyes off him, or he will disappear! He is a very slick talker and loves a bit of fun. Source: The National Leprechaun Museum, Dubin, Ireland.
.While Miss G hasn’t caught one yet, she’s come close!
We’ve found a trail of green glitter on several occasions, and last year, he left a note! (See end of post.)
Here’s what seems to work the best to trap the leprechaun. READ MORE