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A wishing well is a term from European folklore to describe wells where it was thought that any spoken wish would be granted. The idea that a wish would be granted came from the notion that water housed deities or had been placed there as a gift from the gods.
Wishes written on red ribbons and tied to a tree in Beihai, Guangxi, China. Several cultures engage in customs that entail wish-granting, such as blowing out the candles on a birthday cake, praying, seeing a shooting star at night, [1] tossing a coin into a wishing well or fountain, breaking the wishbone of a cooked turkey, blowing a dandelion, or writing wishes on a ribbon or a sky lantern.
Wishing or Wishin' may refer to: Wish, a hope or desire for something; Albums. Wishing (Martine McCutcheon album) ... Wishing well (disambiguation) ...
Wishing you a birthday that’s as wonderful and special as you are. Thanks for always reminding me that the good things in life aren’t things, they’re people just like you. Happy birthday.
"Wishing you hope, peace, and lots of Christmas cookies this holiday season!" "They say the best Christmas gifts come from the heart, but cash and gift cards do wonders too! Happy Holidays!"
This summer, USA TODAY visited 6 of the 19 American towns called Hope in search of what still gives people hope. ... Hope is alive and well across America. Show comments. Advertisement.
Wishing Well, 1946 play by Eynon Evans; Wishing Well, a 2007 book based on the TV series Doctor Who; Wishing well (wedding), a donation box found at weddings Wishing Well (horse), American Thoroughbred racing mare
A keychain containing a four-leaf clover. A good luck charm is an amulet or other item that is believed to bring good luck.Almost any object can be used as a charm. Coins, horseshoes and buttons are examples, as are small objects given as gifts, due to the favorable associations they make.