Lucky Charms used across the world!
Do you believe in good luck? Many people do! For centuries, people all over the world have considered certain objects, animals and other symbols to protect them from bad omens and increase their wealth and fortune. Here at Jackpot.com, we’ve put together a list of the most popular lucky charms used across the world!
The Four-leaf clover
The home of leprechauns and pots of gold, Ireland considers the four-leaf clover a symbol of good luck because they are not as easy to come across as the three-leaf clovers. In fact they are so rare, that they have a 1 in 10 chance of being found! In the past it was believed that these clovers kept the mischievous fairies away, and today you can’t say Ireland without thinking of these little green bloomers.
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The Number 7
We all have those numbers that we try our luck on when it comes to the lottery, but one number, however, is universally considered to be the luckiest of all numbers! The number 7 is not only used in the lottery...if you think about it the number 7 features in some of the most popular fictional works of all time. It’s not a coincidence, then, that Snow White had seven dwarfs, or that James Bond’s code was 007!
Horseshoes
Together with the four-leaf clover, the horseshoe is probably one of the most popular lucky charms around the world. Along with the luck-boosting magic it is known for, the horseshoe is also considered a symbol of success and money. Legend has it that the devil asked a blacksmith called Dunstan for a new horseshoe, but Dusntam saw right through him and realised he was dealing with the devil. He nailed a horseshoe to the devil’s foot and let him free once the devil promised not to go inside a place with a horseshoe hung by the door.
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Dolphins
There are numerous myths and stories about dolphins that rescued people who found themselves in distress when swimming. No wonder then, that dolphins are considered a symbol of good fortune and protection! During ancient times, sailors who went to sea for months on end found out that spotting dolphins swimming near their ship was a clear sign that land was near.
And there you have it- a list of lucky charms across the world! Whether you believe in the power of the horseshoe or you think lucky charms are simply hocus pocus, why not try your luck on one of our jackpots? You never know, it might be your lucky day!
