5 Superstitions And Their Surprising Christian Roots

Have you ever wondered what makes 4-leaf clovers lucky? Or walking under a ladder unlucky? The Christian roots of some superstitions will surprise you!

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Fingers Crossed

It’s common for confessional and high church traditions to make the sign of the cross during blessings, and many Christians even cross themselves during prayer to remember they’re sealed by Christ’s work on the cross. But most don’t see the connection between this and crossing the fingers. In fact, crossing fingers was meant to invoke the power of Christ with the sign of the cross subtly displayed in the early church.