Superstitions: Have you got one?
@PrincessThinker (234)
Philippines
November 5, 2008 10:30am CST
I am a Filipino and my country has a colorful culture. This includes superstitious beliefs such as "Do not bath a cat because it will rain" OR "Do not fit or try your wedding gown unless on the wedding day or else it will not take place."
I am curious to know of other countries' superstitions too, if they have any. Please share whether you believe in it or not.
Thank you.
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@Bytemi (1553)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Oh I am so full of superstitions I am not even sure I can list them all. But here we go:
1. Always say bless you when someone neases or they will lose their soul.
2. Find a penny pick it up, unless it is heads down, then it bad luck.
3. Do not give knives as a wedding present because it will cut the couples love in half.
4. If you are under a bridge and train is crossing up top, lift you feet or you will have bad luck all day.
5. If you are crossing a grave yard, cross yourself of the evil spirits will get you.
6. If you are driving through a yellow light kiss the ceiling of your car or you will get a ticket.
7. Do not open an umbrella in doors, it will bring you bad luck.
8. If you spill salt, through a pinch over your left shoulder to get rid of the devil.
OK, I am going to stop there before everyone thinks that I am crazy.
@techgurl (451)
• Greece
5 Nov 08
I think all cultures have their superstitions, including mine. There are also some global like "If you break a glass you will be unlucky for seven years". But I have never believed in superstitions. I have broken glass, stilt salt, walked under ladder, etc, and nothing happened to me.
@sona22 (1430)
• India
5 Nov 08
If a Cat cross your path, stop the car, start off, wait for a moment and then go. Other wise there may be an accident.
@nareshreddy68 (628)
• India
5 Nov 08
My grand mother when we went to temple as in Indian traditions drinking holy water means more powerful but when we went see a god by walking in water she is thinking the water we walked from holy water she thinked that they are holy water and she dranked that I feel that is superstitious.