Hex signs are a form of old Pennsylvania Dutch folk art which, in the more recent years, have became more commercialized for the tourist market. Some people think hex signs hold some form of magical powers; but most see them as purely decorative, or "chust for nice" as they say in the local dialect.
I recently found out that one of the most popular hex symbols is "Dutch Irish", featuring a large green shamrock (good luck of the Irish!) at the heart of it. A pair of Irish Distelfink birds shower the shamrock with a double dose of happiness and good fortune. And trinity tulips, a familiar symbol in the Netherlands, adds a dose of faith, hope & charity.
To me this symbol is overflowing with love, just like our little family. Must find one somewhere to hang in our house ...
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