Why do you cross your fingers?

Answer 1

The gesture of crossing one's fingers for good luck is older than one might think: in some pre-Christian European cultures, two people would cross their fingers together as a show of support, teamwork, or mutual well-wishing: very much like the modern handshake.

The medieval Christians adapted it as a variation on the sign of the cross, to ward off witches and evil spirits (in the same way that today's crosses can supposedly keep vampires at bay).

Over the centuries, 'keeping away the bad' evolved into 'inviting forth the good', and thus was the modern meaning of the superstition born.

Answer 2

Crossing your fingers is a common gesture to express hope or luck. It is believed to have originated from pre-Christian times as a way to ward off evil spirits and protect oneself from harm. Today, it is often used in a more lighthearted way to wish for good luck or success.

Answer 3

When you cross your fingers you are wishing for luck. You may do this when you are hoping to go on a second date with someone you like.

Answer 4

We cross our fingers for good luck, because its like a tradition. Doing it makes us feel confident.