The blue bead, often made from glass or ceramic, is traditionally worn as jewelry or hung at entrances of homes, vehicles, or buildings to ward off the evil eye—a supernatural force rooted in jealousy or ill will. Commonly shaped like an eye itself, the bead is usually deep blue, symbolizing truth and protection, and sometimes includes white and black concentric circles representing the eye that ‘sees’ and neutralizes harmful glares. Believers attach the bead to children’s clothes, rearview mirrors in cars, or wear it as a necklace. It’s believed to reflect or absorb negative energy, thereby protecting individuals from sickness, accidents, or loss.
A baby’s future career or fate is predicted by the first object they select during a ceremonial setup.
In several Asian and Eastern European cultures, a traditional ceremony is held for babies usually around their first birthday. Known
