Where did the tradition of snapping a turkey wishbone for luck start?

The tradition of snapping a turkey wishbone for luck originated with the ancient Etruscans, who believed that the bone had magical properties and could grant wishes. This practice was later adopted by the Romans, who associated the wishbone with good fortune. When European settlers arrived in America, they brought this custom with them, and it became popular during Thanksgiving celebrations. Today, it symbolizes hope and luck, with two people pulling the bone apart to see who gets the larger piece, which is said to grant a wish.