An old saying goes: if you find a lilac flower with five petals, your deepest wish will come true.
However, there are also less optimistic beliefs about the popular shrub.
What are the signs associated with lilacs?
If the lilac blossoms by Easter, it means the year will be successful. Ancestors always planted lilac near the house, believing that the bush protects the home from evil spirits and the unkind look of enemies.
If a couple in love meets at a blooming lilac bush, they will be together for life. A wedding bouquet of white lilacs is considered a good omen.
It is a very bad sign when a bush blooms twice a year. The belief indicates that a tragedy may happen in the family, including death.
According to another sign, you can't cut blooming lilacs and bring them home. Ancestors believed that this could bring misfortune and illness to the residents.
But whoever finds a lilac flower with five petals can make a wish.
