| has gloss | eng: The Heart in Hand or Heart-in-Hand is a symbol of a heart in an open palm,<Ref name="c1"> and is symbolic of charity, given from the heart.<Ref name="c2"> It is an easily recognizable symbol in the Northeastern United States and originated with the Shakers.<Ref name="c1"/> The symbol is a pictoral reminder of the words of Mother Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker sect, who promoted a simple life of hard work and spirituality, "Put your hands to work, and your hearts to God."<Ref name="c1"/> The image is typical of the Shaker attitude, and also implies a loving welcome.<Ref name="c1"/> |
