Back from a fun time looking for mardi gras supplies for the tree. Found some fabulous things from the Christmas display aisles now 75 to 90% off! When it comes time to make the topper for the tree I will either attempt a big Jester Hat with bells...OR...I really wanted to do something elegant with ribbon and peacock feathers. I couldn't find any peacock feathers in my store searches today so I decided to go on line. Well...look what I found....VERY INTERESTING...
In an article titled Why is it considered bad luck to bring peacock feathers in to the home, here is the response....
It has to do with the beautiful, eye-shaped markings on the peacock feathers. Many cultures associate them with the evil eye, and to bring the evil eye into your home is to invite trouble and sorrow.The association between peacocks and the evil eye is illustrated by the Greek myth of Argus, the monster whose body was covered with 100 eyes. He was turned into a peacock, with his eyes all over his tail feathers.The "evil eye" is the belief that someone (especially witches) can curse you by looking at you in a certain way. Cultures throughout the world and throughout time have come up with various ways of warding off the eye. You can read more about it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_eye
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