It means auspiciousness and symbolizes good luck. Plum-climbing by magpie is one of the traditional auspicious patterns in China, and it is also an auspicious carving theme. Plum-climbing by magpie is one of the traditional auspicious patterns in China, and people often display the works of plum-climbing by magpie at home for good luck. Magpie is euphemistically called, and it is regarded as a symbol of good luck and good fortune among the people in China. Plum blossoms are the messengers of spring. According to folklore, all magpies will fly to Tianhe on the evening of July 7 to build a bridge for the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl to meet. A magpie's visit to the plum tree means auspiciousness, jubilation and good luck. Chinese painting works include: The Magpie Climbs the Plum by Qi Baishi, The Red Plum Magpie by Xu Beihong and The Magpie Noisy the Plum by Zhu Xuanxian.