I learned Origami as a child.  My uncle went to Japan and came home with a Japanese bride.  She was so patient showing me as a young child the intricate folds and beautiful papers used in this wonderful art form.  I was fascinated by having flat squares of paper transform before my eyes into a fox, balloon, fish, hat, crane and so many other items and animals.

The crane holds special significance.  In the Japanese culture, the paper cranes have symbolism as wishes for good fortune, long life, and prosperity. They are given as wedding gifts and to newborns. Since it is thought that folding a thousand cranes will grant the folder a wish, some young girls will fold and give a thousand to a boy they admire.

My red crane is shared to wish all a good day today and good fortune in the days to come …