Different cultures affix different meanings to butterflies. For example, in Asia, a butterfly symbolizes a long life. And if you see two butterflies together, it represents love. You can see this representation in weddings throughout the United
States where butterflies are released after the wedding ceremony is completed.
Native Americans believe if you capture a butterfly, tell it a wish, and then release it, it will fly up to the Great Spirit and grant your wish. There is a beautiful Native American story that to get babies to go from crawling to walking,
pebbles were thrown into the air and as they scattered, turned into butterflies. The children were so excited they stood up to chase them. |