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Post by WitchBoy on Jun 1, 2002 16:02:27 GMT -5
The superstition regarding the number 13 is especially powerful when combined with a Friday. Whenever a Friday the 13th occurs -- called a `Black Friday` by many -- it is considered that unlucky things will transpire.
It is commonly believed that if the palm of our left hand itches then you are about to receive some unexpected money.
When a picture falls from a wall someone you know is going to die.
never to put a hat on a table. Doing so will supposedly cause bad luck.
Everyone know the one about break a mirror you get seven years bad luck and walk past a black cat have bad luck the rest of the day.
when smoking a cigarette, if it is only burning on half of it, meaning that half is still at a high point, but the other half is burning down, it means that someone is thinking or talking about you.
when lighting a cigarette, if it only lit on one side, somebody loves you.
when you drop a dish rag it means company's coming.
if you have an itchy nose you`re going to get into a fight.
It is thought that speaking about hoped-for things cuases you to `jinx` the likelihood that they will come true.
Giving a wallet to someone as a gift without some token money in it will bring that person bad luck.
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Post by Freya on Jun 1, 2002 16:57:46 GMT -5
Thank god I'm not superstitious.. And oddly, Friday the 13th, I'm totally different, I get good luck! Considering, I was born on a 13th!!
Great job!!
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Post by WitchBoy on Jun 2, 2002 2:07:33 GMT -5
KNOCKING ON WOOD
This is one of the most popular superstitions. People knock on wood after boasting, making a prediction, or speaking of good fortune.
Since wood comes from trees, this belief stems from ancient tree folklore. Down through the ages people believed that trees were the homes of gods. These were kind obliging gods if approached in the right way. In asking a favor of the tree god one would touch the bark. After the favor was granted the tree was again knocked as a sign of thanks.
Another common idea was that spirits that were jealous of human happiness were always nearby. It was supposed that if one knocked on wood these spirits couldn't hear any good news being discussed.
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