North America
In Alaska, this fruit is avoided on fishing boats because it is believed to bring bad luck.
bananas
In Mexico, it is believed that dropping this food item can cause an unexpected visit from a mother-in-law.
tortillas
In China, avoid giving this as a gift because it sounds similar to saying a final goodbye.
clocks or watches
In Spain, it is believed that placing this item on a bed can invite evil spirits.
a hat
This type of food is eaten from head downwards according to Canadian traditions.
fish
In Washington State, it is believed that a person who handles a body should eat this type of fish to ensure prosperity.
In Mexico, it is believed that tying a red ribbon around this plant can ward off evil spirits.
Aloe Vera
In India, it is believed that consuming this combination before an important event brings luck.
curd and sugar
In Russia, performing this action before a trip is meant to deceive household spirits.
sitting down
In New Zealand, this natural phenomenon at night promises good weather.
a red sky
In Minnesota, it is believed that killing these creatures can bring bad luck because they may sense vibrations indicating a tunnel collapse.
rats
This beverage is considered a remedy for stomach ache in Mexico.
Sidral Mundet
In China, this action at night is believed to attract ghosts.
whistling
In Spain, tradition says this color should not be worn during an exam or interview.
yellow
In Portugal, people make wishes while eating this on New Year's Eve, one for each month of the coming year.
12 raisins or grapes
In Texas, some believe that placing this object into the ground can stop a thunderstorm.
an axe
According to Mexican superstition, the presence of this butterfly creature indicates impending death, especially if there is already illness in the house.
a black witch moth
In India, hanging this combination outside the home is thought to protect against evil.
chillies and a lemon
In China, this number is considered very unlucky because it sounds like the word for death.
four
In Poland, it is considered lucky to meet this tradesman, especially if you touch a button.
a chimney sweep
In Florida, this sign in cows is considered a harbinger of a hurricane.
a cow with its tail upright
In Mexico, it is believed that consuming this bakery item can help calm nerves during stress.
bread
This activity on Chinese New Year's days is considered unlucky because it might sweep away the luck.
cleaning the house
This day of the week and number are considered unlucky in Spain, contrary to the more common superstitious day in many other countries.
Tuesday the 13th
In the Czech Republic, it is believed that breaking this object brings seven years of bad luck.
a mirror