Good luck charms and symbols are widely used in cultures around the world. However, many are only prevalent in specific countries or areas, and they frequently have fascinating backstories.

These good luck symbols take many forms, such as Chinese characters, statues of dragons, golden cats, and red envelopes. So ...

In different countries, various types of symbols, talismans, charms, and amulets have become symbols for good luck. They often tie into a country's history in some way, whether through religion or ...

These days, the rabbit’s foot is still a symbol of good luck in many places around the world, including Europe, China, Africa, and North and South America. Olena Ruban/Getty Images.

Lucky symbols and good luck charms are part of culture across the globe. Many are only popular in certain countries or regions, and often have interesting stories behind them.

TURTLES ,POSITIVE POINTS AND GOOD LUCK . Many cultures view the turtle as a symbol of good luck representing order, creation, endurance, strength, stability, longevity ( average life span 100 yrs ...

To remove the ignorance about this symbol, I would point out that the swastika symbol originally belonged to Hindus, the real Aryans. It has been a religious symbol of good luck for about 5,000 years.

On first inspection, the pig would seem a strange choice as a global symbol for good luck, fertility and prosperity. The pig’s renowned poor personal hygiene and questionable diet don’t make ...

Nikolas Dee, 12, of West Boca Raton, was hoping to get a PokM-imon card that would be the envy of his friends and fellow collectors when he purchased a package of the overwhelmingly popular trading… ...

In Japan black cats are seen as good luck symbols who can ward away evil spirits. In certain cultures, giving a black cat to a bride can be seen as a blessing towards a marriage.