The Story of Lucky Charms

In China, the tradition of using charms to dates back to some two-thousand years ago. They were especially favored by emperors, testified by the abundance of and charms and statues of found in almost every palace, every dynasty throughout the long history of China.

One of the largest groups of charms, or statues, to be more accurate, that still stands today was built to guard the tomb of the Yan Zhung Emperor in Sung Dynasty around 1,000 AD. Within the group stands statues of Lion which represents power and authority, of white elephants which symbolizes