Rooster Pitcher. The famous ceramic Italian Rooster Pitcherásymbolizes Good Fortune and Good Luck. It is an Italian tradition to give an Italian Rooster Pitcher to a friend or relative, ideally as a housewarming or wedding gift, to protect them from trespassers and dangers. Some people will even buyáan Italian Rooster Pitcher for themselves to bring Good Fortune and/or Good Luck to their homes.