Paper Fortune Teller

Fold a square into a four-flap pincher, choose colours and numbers, and open flaps to reveal a hidden message.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of United Kingdom, United States, Germany. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Celtic and Atlantic Europe.