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Apron
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 Cove, N.F., and New England. … Read entire article »
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Shoes
Never put shoes on the bed, it will bring about a death in your family. Don’t put shoes on the table, it’s bad luck. Don’t give your partner shoes as a gift, it will encourage them to walk out of the relationship. A Russian superstition says if you step on your spouse’s shoe by accident, you have to let the other person step on your shoe, or you will have an argument. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/htekmo/4488979222/ … Read entire article »
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Fingers and Hands
Fingers Crossed: By making the sign of the Christian faith with our fingers, evil spirits would be prevented from destroying our chances of good fortune. Hands: If the palm of your right hand is itchy, then it foretells that money is coming to you, but don’t scratch it as that stops the money from coming! If it’s your left palm that is itchy, then scratch away, as that means that you’ll soon be paying out money. If hands are crossed at the table while passing a dish, a wedding will follow. The top hand belongs to the person who will be married. Pennsylvania. Shaking hands: Ukrainian: It’s bad luck to shake hands over a doorway. If four persons cross hands in shaking hands on taking leave, one will marry before the year is out. Prince Edward Island, Eastern Massachusetts, … Read entire article »
Cheeks
If you feel your cheeks are hot or “burning” someone is talking about you. Right cheek, left cheek, why do you burn? Cursed by she that doth me any harm. If it be a maid, let her be slayed, If it be a wife, let her lose her life, And if it be a widow, long let her mourn; But if it be my own tru love, burn, cheek, burn. Cheeks and Traits: Rounded cheeks = Liveliness; wisdom. Fat cheeks = Sensuality; greed. Hollow cheeks = A cold personality; meanness. … Read entire article »
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