Hans in Luck Story: Short Humorous Story for Kids

Did you know in earlier times when currency did not exist, people used to follow the Barter system. In the Barter system, people used to trade their things for other kings. Similarly in Hans in Luck, the gullible servant receives his blood sweat wages and trades it for many things. In the end, Hans trades away everything and is left with nothing. You can also read the story in offline mode by downloading Hans in luck story pdf.

Hans in Luck Story Summary

Hans was a servant at a farmer's house. One day he decided to visit his old mother, thus he asked for his salary. The farmers gave Hans a big load of gold and he went away. On his way, he trades his gold for a horse, then for sheep, pig, cow, and finally for a scissor-grinder. In the end, he even uses the grinder and is left with nothing. The funny part is that Hans feels happy about it.

Origin of the Hans Married Story

Hans in luck story is taken from a very old German folk tale. These stories were verbally famous, but the credit for writing and compiling them goes to the Grimm brothers. The Grimm brothers were two brothers who worked hard by collaborating with different authors and writers to compile a collection of old folk stories. Hans in luck is also a part of their collection.

Hans in Luck Story in English For Kids

Hans was a servant at a rich farmer's house. He was very honest and loyal to his owners. Finally, after 7 years of hard work and service, Hans decided to leave everything and return back to his ill mother. Hans told about his decision to his master. The rich farmer happily respected his decision and allowed him to leave. Before leaving, the rich farmer gave Hans his total wage. The farmer gave a big lump of gold, almost the size of a human head. Hans was very happy and excited to go home and meet his mother.

After walking for a while, Hans got very tired of walking. In some distance, he spotted a horse and a rider. He asked the rider to trade his horse in return for the gold. Rider happily agreed and gave his horse and went away. As Hans sat on the horse, it bucked him off. He was very upset with the horse, as it was not letting him sit.

After walking a mile Hans met a farmer. The farmer asked him to trade his horse for a healthy cow that will provide milk, cheese, and curd. Hans happily traded with the sheep and went on his way home.

Later on his way, he came across a butcher who told him that he has been fooled by the farmer and the cow does not produce any milk. Hans became very upset. Just then the butcher gave him a deal to exchange the cow for a pig. Hans thought that a pig would be a better option than a dry cow. So he took the pig and went away.

After walking yet another mile, he met a country guy who informs him that the pig he has belongs to the sheriff. Therefore it is a stolen pig, which may cause him trouble. Hans became tense and decided to trade the pig for a goose. After talking to the goose he happily walked toward his home.

At the last stop, he met a scissor grinder, who offered him a deal to exchange the goose for a large grinder. Although Hans was not happy about the deal. But the grinders convinced him by telling him that it would provide him a lifelong occupation. Foolish Hans gave his goose and took the grinder.

While carrying the huge grinders, he got very tired and thirsty. As he went near the river to drink some water, his grinder fell into the water and drowned. Mindless Hans lost everything he earned from his 7-year service and was very happy to lose the grinder too. As it decreased his load.

While going back to his house, Hans was wondering how lucky he had gotten today and was proud of himself.

Hans Pulling his Pig on the Way

Hans in Luck Story Moral

The moral of this short German story Hans In Luck is that we should use our common sense while dealing with people. Being too gullible and doing things without giving a thought can lead to problems and loss.