Some fun facts for all the FJC Fashionistas...........
Four Leaf Clover: Clover tattoos may not have garnered worldwide recognition, but they are very popular among those of Irish descent. Tattoos that feature a four-leaf clover are a universal symbol of good luck; this clover is considered to be the rarest on the planet.
Emerald green: Irish eyes are smiling this year, thanks to the color experts at Pantone who named emerald green its 2013 Color of the Year. The color green is said to represent good luck.
Lucky rabbit’s foot : 10 famous rabbits: Bugs Bunny, Duracell Bunny. Peter Rabbit, Br’er Rabbit, “Watership Down” bunnies, Thumper (from “Bambi”), Roger Rabbit/Jessica Rabbit. Dillon (from “The Magic Roundabout”),White Rabbit (from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”), Harvey
Gold digger : It is believed that there is one gold coin for every year of a leprechaun’s life in its pot.
Green river : As part of a more than 50-year tradition, the Chicago River turns green for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebration. The tradition of dyeing the river green arose by accident when some plumbers used fluorescein dye to trace sources of illegal pollution discharges. The dyeing of the river is still sponsored by the local plumbers union.
Lucky shamrock: The shamrock remains the premier symbol of the Irish people. Its powerful message stems from the legend of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, who used the simple trefoil (or clover) plant to illustrate the presence of God in the natural world. Each leaf of the shamrock was meant to represent the holy trinity – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
Lucky friend : Did you know that actress Jennifer Aniston had her first feature film role in the campy 1993 American horror comedy “Leprechaun”?
Lucky Horseshoe: The horseshoe has been used to bring good luck to Irish newlyweds for centuries. In Irish history, the bride and groom hang their lucky horseshoe above a doorway, with its tips pointing upward. In this way, they gain the most power from the talisman. Brides carry it with them during their wedding ceremony, ensuring an auspicious wedding day and a blessed married life.
Lucky Leprechauns: Irish leprechauns are always linked with pots of gold, rainbows and general mischief-making. Today, the leprechaun is still a powerful symbol of trickery and magic.
Itchy Hands: Irish superstitions say that if the palm of your hand itches then you will be receiving money soon. If the top of your hand itches, you will be losing money.