Choose any 2 from "Dog Bringing Fortune" and "Beckoning Cat" postcards

The deeply ingrained belief stemming from the saying "When dogs arrive, wealth follows; when cats appear, homes prosper!" signifies that both dogs and cats are auspicious omens bringing prosperity. **How to Use Your Postcard** Send New Year's greetings to elders and friends, exchange postcards with people worldwide through Postcrossing, use them as Valentine's Day cards for your loved one, attach them to your door as Spring Festival couplets, or simply add them to your collection! **The Origin and Legend of "Dog Bringing Fortune"** A common folk saying goes, "When dogs arrive, fortune follows; money fills the vault." If a dog wanders into your home and refuses to leave, making it its permanent residence, congratulations! Your home's feng shui is excellent. The dog seeks your prosperity and, by association, your home will gradually flourish. Dogs have always been regarded as auspicious animals. The sound of a dog's bark, phonetically similar to "wang" (prosper), carries a lucky meaning, and is seen as a precursor to the arrival of wealth. **The Origin and Legend of the Maneki-neko (Beckoning Cat)** The concept of the Maneki-neko originates from ancient China. Duan Chengshi's "Youyang Zazu" from the Tang Dynasty states: "When a cat washes its face and its ears twitch, guests are arriving." The "I Ching" says: "A black cat placed at the south gate can ward off evil." The black cat, in this context, is considered an object to avert misfortune and dispel disaster. Because black cats are associated with the mystical, their ability to accurately predict impending danger allows one to avoid calamities. Ancient Chinese architecture, designed to maximize sunlight and minimize wind, often faced south. Placing a black cat at the south gate served to protect the household. **Specifications** Contents: Choose any 2 from "Dog Bringing Fortune" and "Beckoning Cat" postcards. Material: 420g extra-thick art paper Thickness: 0.5mm Dimensions: 148mm x 105mm Writing: Writes smoothly with any pen. Eco-friendly: Printed with environmentally friendly ink. The paper has a soft white hue, offering a gentle, non-reflective visual experience that feels more refined and nuanced than photos. It provides a smooth writing surface, enhanced absorbency, and easier stamp application. **Postcard Sharing** During my travels, I write down all my feelings and send letters to myself. When I return home, reading these letters allows me to relive those emotions. Perhaps, in a way, reading them is like revisiting an old, cherished love letter, bringing me joy. In such moments, I find my own little piece of paradise. Origin/Manufacturing Method Made in Taiwan Designed by Buywowpup