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Legend of the Ladybug
Good Luck Ladybug
"Ladybug, Ladybug, fly away home....your house is on fire, and your children will roam."
This popular poem originated in Medieval England where the farmers would set torches to the
old Hop vines following a harvest to clear the fields for the next planting. The poem was a
warning to the aphid-eating Ladybugs, still crawling on the vines in search of aphids.
The ladybugs would fly away, and the larvae would crawl away, but the pupa would remain
fastened to the vine and burn.
In most cultures, the Ladybug is considered Lucky or to bring Good Luck. And stories vary
about how this legend began. The most popular began in Europe during the Middle Ages
when swarms of insects were destroying the crops. The farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary
for help. Soon thereafter the Ladybugs came, devouring the plant-destroying insects
and saving the crops. The farmers called these beautiful insects 'The Beetles of Our Lady'
which over time became 'Lady Beetles' or 'Lady Bugs'. The red wings were said to represent
the Virgin's cloak and the black spots were symbolic of both her joys and her sorrows.
This relates to the superstition that it is unlucky to kill a Ladybug as it represents
the Virgin Mary. Another interesting fact is that Ladybug are known as LadyBirds in
Britain, Australia, and South Africa.
This interesting legend comes with Ladybug Gift Store's Ladybug Jewelry, Ladybug Scarf and Ladybug Handkerchief. A Wonderful Gift for
a Ladybug Lover or someone that enjoys unusual folklore or legends. And the Ladybug will bring
the wearer Good Luck!
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Ladybug Legend Gift Card - Click here for Larger Picture
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Ladybug Jewelry, Ladybug Scarf and Ladybug Handkerchief comes in a gift boxed with the Legend of the Ladybug Gift Card and is tied together
with ribbon. The Ladybug Toe Ring comes tied to the Legend of the Ladybug Gift Card.
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Includes Complimentary Gift Wrap
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Looking for a special gift for some that loves Ladybugs? Shop Ladybug Gift Store for Ladybug Jewelry with the Ladybug Legend Gift Card. Each piece
of Ladybug Jewelry from Ladybug Gift Store comes in a white gift box and includes a gift card with
the Ladybug Legend. You can add your own personal message which will be printed on the top of the
card (requires a quantity of four or more) or as an extra insert (any quantity) to the Ladybug Legend. To personalize the gift card, just enter your
special message before adding your Ladybug Item to the shopping cart. Ladybug Jewelry with your
personal message to commemorate your special occasion will make an extra special gift or party favor.
Selected Ladybug Apparel also comes with the Ladybug Legend Gift Card. Our Ladybug Handkerchief is a wonderful gift and is nicely embroidered with Ladybugs
around the edge of this 100% cotton handkerchief. The Ladybug Scarf will add wonderful color to a sweater or coat. Both items comes with the Ladybug Legend Gift Card.
The Legend of the Ladybug is interesting folklore for someone who loves Ladybugs. And the Ladybug
will bring the wearer Good Luck!
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