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Third Time's a Charm Trivia Quiz
They say "Third time lucky" but who is to say that it will not require more effort? Instead of searching for answers to that let us examine some lucky charms that could do the trick! Match the charm with its country of origin.
Because from little acorns grow the mighty oak, the acorn was considered to bring health and power to one who had it on its person. The Druids thought that the acorn had magical powers and the Norse that an acorn on a window sill would protect from lightning.
2. Cornicello
Answer: Italy
The "little horn" acted as insulation against the evil eye. It was also considered as something that would make the wearer more fertile and virile. The roots of this charm go back in ancient mythology regarding the horn of plenty.
3. Dream Catcher
Answer: USA
Native Americans used them as a means of protecting sleeping youngsters from bad dreams, bad spirits and nightmares. A typical dream catcher consists of a wooden hoop with webbing made from strands which is then hanged near the bed of the young person.
4. Elephant
Answer: India
The god Ganesha is depicted as having an elephant's head. The elephant symbolizes strength and wisdom. Placing an elephant statue in front of the house offers protection making sure that only good people gain entrance.
5. Dalecarlian Horse
Answer: Sweden
The horse started as a children's toy before becoming a charm. The horses are handmade and painted red. Decorations are added when the paint dries. These ornamental horses were traded, in times of need, for food but now they bring good luck.
6. Red Bat
Answer: China
The bat is a symbol of good fortune and the red colour is a sign of prosperity. So combined together the red bat both protects and brings wealth to the wearer.
7. Figa charm
Answer: Brazil
The figa is shaped like a clenched fist with the thumb protruding between the index and middle fingers. This symbolizes fertility and its origins go back to Roman times. The charm is always given as a gift. The wearer is not supposed to purchase one.
8. Hamsa
Answer: Israel
The hand shaped hamsa symbolizes the hand of god and brings good luck, protection and health to the person wearing it. The sign can be found in ancient artifacts of Mesopotamia dedicated to Ishtar.
9. Tumi
Answer: Peru
The tumi is the national symbol of Peru and brings good luck to the one that displays it. The tumi can be traced to the Incas where it was used as a cutting instrument, as an ornament or as a coin.
10. Worry doll
Answer: Guatemala
The worry dolls are mostly made from left over textiles and wire. The little dolls are given to children so that they can have someone to tell their problems and worries. After they relate their problem they then place the doll under their pillow and go to sleep. In the forming all their worries have been taken away and the children have been freed from whatever problem they had.
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