The idea that this day would bring bad luck has its roots in both Norse and Christian beliefs. The Scandinavian’s believed that the number 13 was unlucky due to the mythological 12 demigods being joined by a 13th, an evil one, who brought misfortune upon humans. Christ was said to have been crucified on Friday Full Article
If the tea-kettle boils, you will boil your beaux away. Salem, Mass. If you have a cup of tea handed to you, and there are little bits floating on top, they represent the number of husbands you will have–one, two, or three. Full Article
See also: Dresses and Dress Making If you drop a knitting-needle, you won’t be married during the present year. If you break many needles in a garment, it will be worn at a wedding. If you draw blood from a prick of the needle while making a garment, it is a sign you will be kissed the first Full Article
If you have a dress with rings for a figure in it, it is a sign you will be married before it is worn out. New York. If you have hearts in a figure in a dress or in a shawl, you will be married before it is worn out. New York. If you have a new Full Article
If you fall up stairs, you will have a new beau. Winn, Me. Tumble up stairs and you’ll not get married within the year. (Hence old maids were formerly said to be careful how they went up stairs.) New England. Stumbling either up or down stairs means you’ll be married inside a year. Cape Full Article
If your apron string becomes loosened, your true love is thinking of you. New York. If your apron drops off, you’ll lose your beau. The same is true if you lose your garter. Stevens Point, Wis. If a girl wet her apron in washing, it is a sign that she will have a drunken husband. Labrador, Scilly Full Article
