Crossing fingers for luck is an ancient practice with a backstory as twisted as the fingers themselves.
Legend has it that this custom could have sprung from the days when the cross was more than just a t-junction, symbolizing a beacon of hope. People would lock fingers in a buddy system of wish-making, waiting for their desires to come true. Fast forward a few centuries, and now we've got the solo version of the finger-crossing ritual.
Then there's the theory that early Christians were into aquatic symbolism, using the fish sign as their secret handshake.
As for why it's linked to luck, well, that's still up for debate. Maybe it was the original "fingers crossed, hope to die" promise of good fortune. Whatever the case, this quirky tradition shows how cultural quirks can stand the test of time, weaving through history with a wink and a nod.
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