Superstitions and Beliefs

Monthly Archive: October 2009

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Itchy

Some people maintain the superstitious belief that when a part of your body is itchy and you feel like you need to scratch it, someone or something is trying to tell you something. This...

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Salt

It’s said that salt represents friendship, so when you spill salt, you might lose a friend, but you can avoid it by throwing a pinch with your left hand over your left shoulder. Salt...

Leaves

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Leaves

If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.

Umbrella

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Umbrella

It is unlucky to: It’s bad luck to open an umbrella indoors. Give or be given an umbrella Leave your umbrella at home Put an umbrella on the table Have a black umbrella on...

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Windows

All windows should be opened at the moment of death so that the soul can leave. Keep your bedroom windows shut on November first. In Spain, people always keep their bedroom windows shut on...

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Weddings and Marriage

The keyword “marriage” is tagged in many superstitions on the site. Find those posts HERE Good luck Ukrainian: If it rains on your wedding day you will grow wealthy.Happy is the bride that the...

Nose

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Nose

See also Sneezing Ukrainian: If your nose itches you will be drinking that night.

Whistling

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Whistling

Ukrainians believe that if you whistle indoors you will bring bad luck to that place. A Russian superstition says you can’t whistle in the house or car, as they believe that you are whistling...

Dishes

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Dishes

Ukranian: Breaking a dish is good luck.

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Hiccups

Ukrainians believe that if you have the hiccups, someone is thinking of you. If you are having hiccups, your true love is thinking of you. Reader Submitted by Bonny F. Ottawa, IL Cures: Take...