Written by Superstitions on 31 December 2009
What you do the first hour of the New Year will be what you do most of the year.
Changing your undershirt or underwear on New Year’s Day can cause boils.
It is believed that babies born on New Year are extremely fortunate and lucky. It is said that babies born on the first day of the
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Written by Superstitions on 26 October 2009
Halloween derives its name from the fact that in the Christian calendar it occurs the day before ‘All Saints’ or All Hallows’ Day. It was the last night of the old year according to the ancient calendar of the Celts. On that night it was said that the witches, hobgoblins, warlocks, and other evil spirits
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Written by Superstitions on 26 October 2009
You’ll ‘cut off’ fortune if you use scissors on new years day
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Written by Superstitions on 24 October 2009
April Fool’s Day is celebrated on the first day of April each year. It is common practice to play practical jokes on family and friends on this day.
Playing practical jokes after 12 noon is bad luck.
Failing to respond in a jovial manner to practical jokes is bad luck.
Being fooled by an attractive girl may be
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Written by Superstitions on 24 October 2009
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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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