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11 Nov, 2009

Stairs

If you fall up stairs, you will have a new beau. Tumble up stairs and you’ll not get married within the year. (Hence old maids were formerly said to be careful how they went...

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11 Nov, 2009

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...

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29 Oct, 2009

Itchy

Some people maintain the superstitious belief that when a part of your body is itchy and you feel like you need to scratch it, someone or something is trying to tell you something. This...

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29 Oct, 2009

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 and is symbolic of hanging. Don’t give your partner shoes...

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28 Oct, 2009

Salt

It’s said that salt represents friendship, so when you spill salt, you might lose a friend, but you can avoid it by throwing a pinch with your left hand over your left shoulder. Salt...

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28 Oct, 2009

Leaves

If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.

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28 Oct, 2009

Umbrella

It is unlucky to: It’s bad luck to open an umbrella indoors. Give or be given an umbrella Leave your umbrella at home Put an umbrella on the table Have a black umbrella on...

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28 Oct, 2009

Windows

All windows should be opened at the moment of death so that the soul can leave. Keep your bedroom windows shut on November first. In Spain, people always keep their bedroom windows shut on...

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27 Oct, 2009

Weddings and Marriage

The keyword “marriage” is tagged in many superstitions on the site. Find those posts HERE Day of the Wedding and During the Ceremony: Good luck Ukrainian: If it rains on your wedding day you...

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27 Oct, 2009

Nose

See also Sneezing Ukrainian: If your nose itches you will be drinking that night.

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