Superstitions?

Question

Can anyone give me five superstitions for my homework? Because im simply a F O B, so i dont know any superstions in america.

Answer 1

1.) To see an owl in the sunlight brings about bad luck.


2.) Babies born at three, six, nine, or twelve o'clock are said to be exceptionally lucky. When they are grown up it is declared that they will be gifted with considerably more insight and ingenuity than the average person.


3.) Itchy nose - you will have quarrel with someone.

4.) Bad Luck: Sparrows are said to carry the souls of the deceased to the after-life. To kill one means that you will be cursed.

5.) Good Luck: Sneezing 3 times before breakfast

Answer 2

If you think about it, you should be able to think of some superstitions. How about using some superstitions from your own country? It will be very interesting, and remind your teacher that there's more to this world than just America.

If you break a mirror, it's seven years bad luck.

If you spill salt, you need to throw some over your left shoulder, to appease the demons that lurk on your left-hand side (your left side is evil-- it's called "sinister" when the right side is called "dexter.")

Find a penny, pick it up. The rest of the day, you'll have good luck.
Find a penny, let it lie-- by the end of the day, you're sure to cry.

If a black cat crosses your path, it's bad luck. (for a year?)

Don't open your umbrella indoors. (unlucky)

Don't walk under ladders. (unlucky)

Finding a four-leaf clover is good luck.

When someone sneezes, say "God bless you" to scare their soul back inside and keep evil spirits from getting in; if you sneeze when you're alone, protect yourself by snapping your fingers three times.

When you suddenly shiver (and it's not cold out), it means someone's walking over your grave.

In Japan, they say that when you sneeze spontaneously, it means someone is saying bad things about you.

Answer 3

1. Breaking a mirror will result in 7 years bad luck.
2. Black Cat crossing your path is bad luck.
3. Having a cricket in your house means good luck.
4. Throwing a hat on you bed means someone is going to die.
5. Step on a crack and break you mother's back.
Here are a few more. I was surprised by how many I knew.
Your ears burning mean someone's talking about you.
Palm itches you will be getting some money.
Your nose itches, company is coming.

Answer 4

Walking under a ladder gives you bad luck.

If you sweep dust out of your door after sunset, a stranger Will come to visit.

Spilling salt gives you bad luck.

To reverse the bad luck, pinch some of the spilled salt in between your fingers and throw it over your shoulder.

Horseshoes are good luck.

Step on a crack, break your mother's back!

Answer 5

It is considered unlucky if you:
1. walk under a ladder
2. break a mirror (7 years bad luck)
3. step on a crack (break your mother's back)
4. fail to pick up a penny seen on the ground (see a penny, pick it up, all the day you'll have good luck; see a penny and let it lay, bad luck will follow all the day)
5. knock over a salt shaker and spill salt

Answer 6

Black cat crossing in front of you, walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella inside, washing clothes on New Years & breaking a mirror.