Lucky charms around the world（5）

21 Superstitions related to coins

"Pick up a penny and you'll have good luck all day. Leave it there and you'll despair." Many of us have heard of lucky pence. Some of us have also thrown coins into the fountain to fulfill our wishes. Some people believe that finding a coin facing up on the ground is good luck; If facing downwards, it should remain on the ground. Here is a list of the five luckiest tokens to date:

22. Dream Chaser

The dream catcher is made of wooden hoops (usually curved willow trees) and natural fibers (wrapped in leather), beads, feathers, and earth elements. It is believed that the Dream Catcher originated from the Ojibwa Chippewa tribe and was passed down through marriage and trade. The word Dreamcatcher means "spider" and is a symbol of protection and comfort. Legend has it that Spider Woman is the spiritual protector of the tribe. As the tribes became increasingly dispersed, Spider Girl found it difficult to protect her children and family, so mothers began creating dream catchers to protect their families. They are traditional talismans used to protect people from sleeping.

Attention: Out of respect for Native Americans in North America, please consider purchasing handmade versions instead of purchasing counterfeit/mass-produced versions in commercial stores. You will support their economy instead of purchasing suitable amulets.

23. Horseshoe iron

Why is a horseshoe lucky? Blacksmiths are considered lucky - they work with fire and iron; Iron is considered a magical element because it can withstand the heat of fire. The horseshoe also requires 7 nails, which further restores the lucky number 7. According to legend, hanging horseshoes on a house door is also believed to prevent demons from entering (according to the legend of Saint Dunstan in the 10th century, he drove away demons from there)

How should horseshoes be hung?

Some people believe that hanging a horseshoe on the heel of the foot will not exhaust good luck; Others hang the heel of the horseshoe downwards, so that good luck will drip onto the person walking under the horseshoe.

24. Gold jars

A jar of gold should represent hope, dreams, and happiness. Whether it is material wealth or spiritual wealth, it is very similar to winning a lottery. Fairies (little fairies) are believed to possess immense wealth and are believed to bury treasures at the end of rainbows in Irish legends.

25. Red Lantern

The use of red lanterns in Chinese culture has a history of thousands of years. They are representatives of good luck. Red is the most common lantern color because it represents joy, luck, and energy. They are usually used for celebration activities. Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) is held on January 15 of the lunar calendar to celebrate the return of spring. You will see lanterns at New Year celebrations, weddings, and birth ceremonies.