A stroke of luck
The four leaf clover is one of the most common good luck symbols of the Western world.
The four leaves represent hope, faith, love and luck.
A Christian legend tells the story that Eve brought a four leaf clover with her when she was expelled from Paradise.
Anyone lucky enough to be in possession of four leaf clovers has consequently a piece of the blessed Paradise.
A common belief during the Middle Ages was that a person who carried the rare four leaf clover would have the ability to see fairies.
The bearer could also recognize witches and potential evil spirits lurking about.
According to some traditions, a young woman seeking a husband should go in search of a four-leaf clover. If she is fortunate enough to find one, she is to eat it. The first unmarried man she encounters after eating the clover will be the one she will wed. Another tradition of gaining a husband or wife is to find a four-leaf clover and place it in one's shoe first thing in the morning. The first unmarried member of the opposite sex encountered that day will be one's future spouse
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A stroke of luck
A stroke of luck
The four leaf clover is one of the most common good luck symbols of the Western world.
The four leaves represent hope, faith, love and luck.
A Christian legend tells the story that Eve brought a four leaf clover with her when she was expelled from Paradise.
Anyone lucky enough to be in possession of four leaf clovers has consequently a piece of the blessed Paradise.
A common belief during the Middle Ages was that a person who carried the rare four leaf clover would have the ability to see fairies.
The bearer could also recognize witches and potential evil spirits lurking about.
According to some traditions, a young woman seeking a husband should go in search of a four-leaf clover. If she is fortunate enough to find one, she is to eat it. The first unmarried man she encounters after eating the clover will be the one she will wed. Another tradition of gaining a husband or wife is to find a four-leaf clover and place it in one's shoe first thing in the morning. The first unmarried member of the opposite sex encountered that day will be one's future spouse
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A stroke of luck