Burning Cheeks Superstition
What Hot Cheeks Say Ever felt that sudden warmth on your cheeks, like they’re on fire? According to superstitions, that’s no mere blush; someone might just be talking about you. Russian Right vs. Left...
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Shoes Superstitions
The Bed and Shoes: A Fatal Combination One prevalent superstition warns against placing shoes on the bed, claiming that it will bring about a death in your family. While this may seem like an...
Stairs Superstitions
Stairway to Fate Ascending Romance: Falling Upstairs According to superstition, if you find yourself unexpectedly falling while ascending a staircase, be prepared for a twist of fate in your romantic life. The belief suggests...
Valentine’s Day Superstitions, History and Legends
Valentine’s Day Superstitions Answer the Question “Whom Will I Marry?” On Valentine’s Day, the first man or woman’s name you read in the paper or hear on the TV or radio will be the...
Sneezing
Saying God Bless You When Somebody Sneezes: When the great plague swept Europe., sufferers began sneezing violently which was a sign of death. The Pope therefore passed a law requiring people to bless the...
Sewing and Knitting
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....
Strawberries
If you break a double strawberry in half and share it with someone, you will fall in love with each other. The Swedish have used this idea for centuries: rub a cut strawberry on...
Dandelion
To tell the time, blow three times at the seed head of a dandelion. The number of seeds left is the hour. To find out how long you will live, blow the seeds off...
Saint Antonio
In Mexico, many women think that if they want to find a boyfriend, they must buy a stamp or statue of San Antonio. After they buy the stamp or statue, they need to put...
Flower Petals
Young girls play a game where they pull the petals off of flowers using an alternate saying of “he loves me” and “he loves me not” with each petal pulled. Many believe that the...
