Crossing your fingers for luck is one of the most familiar gestures in the English-speaking world. We nervously do it before a big moment, ask friends to keep their fingers crossed for a specific outcome, and use the crossed fingers emoji as a shorthand for hope. But where did the custom come from? How did looping our middle finger over our index finger become a symbol of good luck and hopefulness? Credit: © Zebrik/Dreamstime.com Crossing Fingers Once Required a Friend Today, crossing your fingers is a solitary act. Historically, however, it was a social ritual. ...Read More