Ladybugs

In many countries and cultures ladybugs are considered as a symbol of good luck and fortune. Together with chimneysweepers and piglets they can be found among New Year's Eve decorations in Germany. 
 

In some cultures, ladybugs are associated with love: If a ladybug lands on the hand of an unmarried woman she will fall in love soon with a true loving man.

Ladybugs are also important for people who do gardening or farming: They feed on aphids and thus keep crops from being eaten up by them.