A token devil's horn, evil eye or hunchback are symbols of good luck for Italians.
Specifically, the devil's horn is called il cornicello and protects against envy. The evil eye is called il malocchio and is cancelled out by verbally adding God's blessing to whomsoever is complimented, whether to the face or behind the back. The hunchback is called il gobbo and is activated by being rubbed on the back.
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- Daruma Dolls - Maneki Neko / Beckoning Cat - Hotai / Laughing Buddha Also Kanji symbols for good luck.
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A token devil's horn, evil eye or hunchback are symbols of good luck for Italians.Specifically, the devil's horn is called il cornicello and protects against envy. The evil eye is called il malocchio and is cancelled out by verbally adding God's blessing to whomsoever is complimented, whether to the face or behind the back. The hunchback is called il gobbo and is activated by being rubbed on the back.
Whale tails are symbols of good luck, speed, and strength. They are often worn as a good luck charm.
A lucky charm is worn to bring good luck. Many believe fairies are symbols of good luck as well and will wear these are good luck charms.
Some Italians eat only fish as a fasting ritual on Good Friday. Statues in many Italian churches are cloaked in black or purple covers. There are large prosessions, where people carry religious symbols like crosses.
One of her symbols was the hummingbird. It is the Mexican symbol for good luck.
Some of the native American good luck charms includes the ruby, the labis, and the opal. Some of these good luck symbols and good luck charms were used in some sort of celebration.
This depends on what region of the world you are in. In China, a rabbit is considered very lucky. In America, a 4-leaf clover is considered lucky. There are thousands of good luck symbols around the world though.
Visit the website (in the related link) for a list of most of the chinese symbols including longevity and good luck.