In ancient days, people thought Lady birds were a blessing from Heaven, as they did help the farmers by eating the aphids and mites out of the produce. In many european countries they called it after Mary, Jesus's mother.
In Spanish they still call them "Mariquitas". When Spanish children have a ladybug land on them, they stay still and sing to it: "Mariquita de Dios, levanta las alas y vete con Dios" (God's little Mary, open up your wings and go back to God)
Children from all around the world sing to these amazing little insects. Numerous cultures have composed traditional songs for this creature. Many believe that when a ladybird lands on you, if you make a wish and the insect flies away, it will come true. This is one of the reasons people sing to them, to give them time to fly away and fulfill their wishes.
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