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Christmas Superstitions

Christmas Superstitions

Mistletoe should never be brought into the home before New Years Eve. It’s unlucky to take down mistletoe used as a Christmas decoration. Therefore, the dead piece of twig is supposed to stay there until next Christmas when it is replaced. When the old piece was taken down, it then had to be burnt by Full Article

Clocks

If a clock which has not been working suddenly chimes, there will be a death in the family. Amazon.com Widgets Full Article

Cigarettes and Matches

It is bad luck to light three cigarettes with the same match. Full Article

Coins

See a penny pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck. See a penny let it lie, all day long you’ll have to cry. Full Article

Cheeks

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 Full Article

Automobile

Automobile

Good luck: Transferring “lucky” items from an old car to a new car. Buying the car of a wealthy person increases your chances of becoming wealthy too. Bad luck: Buying a car on the thirteenth of a month. Buying a car with 13 in the license plate. Changing a car that has been trouble free for a new one. Cleaning your car Full Article

Crocodiles

Crocodiles

Crocodiles “weep” tears when they have eaten all but the head of their victim; these tears turn to jewels to lure further human prey. Cures: Crocodile blood cures eye problems and snakebites. Fried crocodile meat can be used to dress wounds. Full Article

Crabs

Placing crab eyes on the back of your neck relieves swollen eyes. Full Article

Candle

Candle

If a candle lighted as part of a ceremony blows out, it is a sign that evil spirits are nearby. Also, see birthday cake. Full Article

Cattle, Cows and Oxen

Cattle, Cows and Oxen

Scattering primroses on the ground and hanging a piece of mountain ash or rowan to the door protects cattle from witches. Tarring cows behind the ears and at the root of the tail prevents witches from stealing their milk. You’ll have bad luck in your dealings if you see a woman before a man while driving cattle Full Article

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