Peace Symbol
Gerald Holtom designed the peace symbol in 1958 for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. The "N" and "D" are represented by the corresponding flag signals, according to the discipline of the "Semaphore" hand-held flag signaling system.
Shamrock
In the fifth century, St. Patrick used this clover with three leaves to illustrate the concept of the Holy Trinity in converting people to Christianity. It has been associated with Ireland ever since.
Playing Cards.......
The four suits in playing cards, clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades, collectively represent the four elements (wind, fire, water, and earth), the seasons, and cardinal directions. They represent the struggle of opposing forces for victory in life. The thirteen cards in each suit represent the thirteen lunar months. Playing cards originated in Central Asia, and they were introduced into European culture in the 14th century.
Evangeline Vinson
Symbols
Posted by lss at September 22, 2004 12:35 PM