Written by Superstitions on 25 October 2009
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Malaysia: When in labor, neither mother or father should sit at the top of the stairs, as blocking any passage prolongs delivery.
If you are pregnant, wear perfume if you go out at night because it keeps bad spirits away. (Gannett)
If you’re pregnant, you don’t want to be caught following a hearse.
Aztec:
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Written by Superstitions on 24 October 2009
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In the home:
Scattering ashes over the roof of a house protects it against thunder and lightning.
Sweeping out ashes on Christmas is bad luck.
Sweeping out ashes on a Friday is bad luck.
Sweeping out ashes after four in the afternoon is bad luck.
Crops:
Spreading ashes on crops at Midsummer brings a good harvest.
Scattering human ashes to
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Written by Superstitions on 24 October 2009
See also Pregnancy and Predicting the Sex of the Baby
Birth is made easier if all the locks in the house are open and you keep an axe under the bed.
A child born feet first or breech, will be lamed in an accident.
A baby that is born feet first will have healing abilities.
Firstborn children are protected
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