Four Leaf Clover-is a renown symbol that
means good luck to the person who finds one. What do the leaves symbolize?
One leaf is for FAITH...The second for HOPE... The third for LOVE... And the fourth for
LUCK! In Irish tradition the Shamrock or Three-leaf Clover represents the Holy Trinity:
one leaf for the Father, one for the Son and one for the Holy Spirit. When a Shamrock is
found with the fourth leaf, it represents God's Grace. |
Horseshoe-The horseshoe is considered very lucky and used to
be hung in many homes to protect and attract good fortune for the family residing inside.
Horseshoes were also considered lucky because they were made by blacksmiths, which is also
considered a very lucky trade. Because they worked with elemental fire and magical iron,
they were thought to have special powers. |
Lucky Rabbit's foot- Rabbits and hares
were considered very lucky animals as they were associated with spring and the return of
flowers and other plants. Spring was also a time of fertility and so rabbits were
considered good luck to be seen running through the fields. To see a rabbit running
through your yard meant that it would be a good year to have children or that your garden
would be especially fertile this year. The
manner in which rabbits run gave birth to the superstition about rabbit's feet. Apparently
their unusual stride makes the back feet touch the ground ahead of their front feet and so
the back feet were considered especially lucky. |
Lucky Penny-Lots of superstitions center around money.
Almost all forms of currency have at least one superstition associated with them. The most
common superstition heard today, with respect to the penny, is the rhyming verse:
"Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck." |
Wishbones have become a common tradition at Thanksgiving,
Christmas and Easter dinners. The general rule is that the wishbone is saved from the
turkey or chicken dinner and dried overnight. The next day, two people snap it while
making a wish. Each person uses their pinky finger to pull on an end. After the bone has
broken, the one with the larger bit is granted their wish. |
Fu - Blessing, Good Fortune, Good Luck
Fu is one of the most popular Chinese characters used in Chinese New Year. It is often
posted upside down on the front door of a house or an apartment. The upside down fu means
good luck came since the character for upsite down in Chinese sounds the same as the
character for came. |
Lu - Prosperity
It used to mean official's salary in feudal China. Fengshui is believed to be the Chinese
way to health, wealth and happiness. If you are interested in Fengshui, you may check out
the book 'The Feng Shui Kit.' |
Shou - Longevity
Shou also means life, age or birthday. |
Cai - wealth, money
Chinese often say money can make a ghost turn a millstone. It is to say money really can
do a lot of things. |
Ji - lucky, auspicious, propitious
Hope all is well.
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