The four leaf clover is a universally accepted symbol of good luck. According to tradition, each of the four leaves represent something: the first – faith, the second – hope, the third – love and the fourth – luck. Some other interesting facts about four-leaf clovers are:
- Genuine four-leaf clovers come from the white clover plant.
- Legend states that Eve carried a four leaf clover when she left the Garden of Eden.
- The early Celts of Wales considered it a charm against evil spirits.
- Children in the middle ages believed if they carried a four-leaf clover they would be able to see fairies.
- For every four-leaf clover, there are approximately 10,000 three-leaf clovers.
- In a true four-leaf clover from the white clover plant, the fourth clover is smaller than the other three.
