Its primary function is to petition for future miracles—large or small—rather than to remind anyone of previous such interventions. The modern-day fita is also purchased and worn to promote Brazilian pride and/or simply as a souvenir.
Multiple chances for a miracle, or chances for multiple miracles, are obtained as the purchaser makes a wish each time one of three knots are tied to secure the fita around the wrist. But the wearer is advised that no wish can be granted unless the cloth is permitted to wear until it tears naturally and falls from the wrist of its accord.
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