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The Brit Workshop

Solid Oak 'Touch Wood' Keyring

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£6.00 GBP
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£6.00 GBP

Description 

Have you ever found yourself looking for wood when you chant the term "Touch Wood" in conversation to no avail? Well look no further!

Introducing this solid oak and antique brass keyring with the words "Touch Wood" laser engraved.

This handy little talisman is a great conversation piece and a unique gift for those that have "everything", whilst being friendly on your wallet.

 

Dimensions 

10cm long x 1cm thick x 2.5cm wide (oak is 4.4cm long x 1cm thick x 1.6cm wide).

 

History

Why Do People Knock on Wood for Luck? It's common for people to touch a piece of wood to bring themselves good luck or to ward off bad luck.

The phrase “touch wood” in Britain has been part of the language since at the least the 19th century, yet there are a few ideas on how it originated.

One explanation traces it to ancient pagan cultures such as the Celts, who believed that spirits and gods resided in trees. Knocking on tree trunks may have served to rouse the spirits and call on their protection, but it could have also been a way of showing gratitude for a stroke of good luck.

Another theory is that people knocked on wood to chase away evil spirits or prevent them from listening in when they boasted about their luck, thereby preventing a reversal of fortune.

Christians, meanwhile, have often linked the practice to the wood of the cross from Christ’s crucifixion. 

A 19th century children’s game called “Tiggy Touchwood,” a type of tag in which players were immune from being caught whenever they touched a piece of wood such as a door or a tree gave protection is also a probable origin.