Why Are Wishbones Supposed to be Lucky?

It's an iconic holiday ritual: two kids fighting over a wishbone. Each struggles to crack the bone and get the bigger piece, ensuring good luck. What's behind this rather odd piece of folklore?

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Italian lucky charm? What is this? Got it as a present from Italy and I am not sure if its supposed to be a wishbone or Italian horn or something else. Sorry