What is Púca's day?

The first of November every year in Ireland is known as Púca day.  Púca’s day follows Samhain (pronounced Saow-win, meaning Summers end) , a traditional Irish agricultural harvest festival.  

The exact superstitions and customs surrounding the Púca varies depending on which region of Ireland you happen to find yourself in.  Although, there do seem to be some consistent themes surrounding the creatures on Púca’s day.  On Samhain, the last of the season’s crops are brought in.  Anything remaining in the fields after this day is often considered to be "Púca", or “fairy-blasted”, and therefore, poisoned, cursed, and inedible. 

As Púcas can bring either good or bad fortune (in particular related to agriculture and crops), some farmers will aim to gain some favour with the creatures by leaving a small share of the crop for the Púca.  This is known as the "púca's share".  The goal is to placate the hungry creatures in the hopes that they will not “fairy-blast” any remaining crops.

Instead will perhaps bless the farmer’s crops for the following year.  On this one day of the year the Púcas can also be expected to behave civilly.  Struggling with your green thumb? Maybe next Samhain you should leave some treats out alongside your plants.  Maybe your local Púca will bless them for the following year.

In celebration of Púca’s day, we host a 10% (or a Púca’s share) off everything sale in our store every year in the hope that the Púcas will look favourably upon us in the upcoming year!  This sale usually runs from November 1st to November 8th.

It is also a way for us to say thank you to everyone who has supported our store throughout the year and who continue to do so!  Whether it is purchasing from us, sharing our social media posts, or telling your friends and family about us, it makes a world of difference, and we appreciate it all!

Happy Púca Day!