What is the meaning of these 3 superstitions?

Question

1. Don't let a rocking chair rock, without someone in it.
2. Don't take a broom from someone's hand.
3. A bird flying in your home is a bad omen.

My Mom's family believes these and they haven't been able to explain to me why or the meanings behind them.

Answer 1

Hi Kitkat, #1 rocking chair for the spirit of a loved one.
#2 If you do you will never finish anything.
#3 flying bird in house is a sign of satan and death.
A Friend.

Clowmy

Answer 2

Can answer #1 & #3

1. If you leave a rocking chair rocking, an evil spirit will come into your house and sit in it.

3. A bird flying in your home is a sign of death.

Answer 3

I haven't heard of them, but most superstitions mean you will receive bad luck. Or:
"A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush." Means it is better not to get greedy and settle for the one you actually have instead of chasing after another one.

"It's six in one and half a dozen of the other." Meaning either way, you get the same.

"I'm going to take old men in to wash." You're broke

Answer 4

well i know the bird one means someones going to die oh and the rocking chair one means that your inviting bad spirits into the house...can't help you tho on that broom one. sorry

Answer 5

#1 and #3 are related to ghosts or impending deaths. #2 i don't know of but i would think it would be related to passing illness or other bad luck, because of the relationship of brooms/witches.

Answer 6

never heard of any of those. i know a black cat in your path, walking under a ladder, spilling salt, stepping on a crack in the sidewalk, breaking a mirror, and speaking ill of the dead.

Answer 7

Never heard of those..

Answer 8

i suppose they all bring bad luck!