Sayings and things Around the World
Seven years bad luck if you break
A mirror
This animal's foot will bring good luck
Rabbit
The superstition of crossing ____ to bring luck or good wishes
Fingers
Many believe if a woman places this item on the floor, it is considered bad luck and will make you poor.
purse\wallet.
Don't open this item in the house, it presents a risk of breaking valuable items and poking someone in the eye, and it some legends it offends the sun.
Umbrella
This superstitions involves touching the nearest piece of wood
Knock on Wood
This animal is believed to be a messenger or spirit, if they visit you or land you on, its a loved one saying hello. What animal is this?
Butterfly
The primary purpose of these sacred items is to shield sleeping people, especially babies and children, from bad dreams and their negative effects
dreamcatchers
At the start of a new journey (i.e. a new business partnership, the purchase of a car, moving into a new house, the start of marriage, etc.), it is considered auspicious in India to crack a ____ against the ground (or another surface) so that it breaks into several pieces.
coconut
According to emails failing to forward this will respond in years of bad luck.
Chain letter, emails.
This superstition involves throwing what over your shoulder?
Salt
if a ____ lands on you, you should count the number of spots to predict how many years of good luck you'll have
ladybug
For instance, many believe that to hang a ___ with the ends pointing upward, is good luck
horseshoe
many Japanese people believe that “having an origami shaped ___ in their wallets will help bring good fortune and ‘okane ga kaeru’ or ‘money will return.
Frog
Saying this word\name in theatre is considered bad luck.
Macbeth
If you step on a crack, you will break?
your mother's back
One that is often shared. It is said that if an ___ hoots or flies near your home, it is a sign of good luck.
owl
South Americans believe that if your feet are swept over by ___ you will remain single for the rest of your life
Broom
In Russia, _____ over the threshold of a door brings misfortune and is considered a grave insult to those you are meeting.
shaking hands
Since ancient times, _____ have been associated with odd or insane behavior, including sleepwalking, suicide, illegal activity, fits of violence and, of course, transforming into werewolves
full moons
Find a penny, pick it up...?
All day long you'll have good luck.
One’s bad, Two’s luck, Three’s health, Four’s wealth, Five’s sickness, Six is death. What animal is this?
Crows
In response to the fear of this curse, people across the ancient Mediterranean began fashioning amulets and beads with an image of ____ to ward off untowards fate
evil eye
A common belief during the Middle Ages was if someone carried a four-leaf___, they would have the ability to see fairies
clover
. It occurs when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a ____, which happens at least once every year but can occur up to three times in the same year.
Friday the 13th