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 ====== Superstitions ====== ====== Superstitions ======
  
-==== Empty bucket ==== +==== Passing under a ladder brings bad luck ==== 
-In Russia, seeing a person carrying an empty bucket brings bad luck. The superstition arose because Tsar Alexander II was killed by someone with an empty bucket. [([[https://www.rbth.com/lifestyle/333260-5-bad-russian-omens|RBTH]])] +First of all, it is not a good idea, because it is always possible for the person standing on it to drop something on us, or the ladder itself may fold up. The source of this superstition may be the fact that the unfolded ladder standing on the ground forms the symbol of a triangle, which has been the symbol of the Holy Trinity since the beginning of Christianity. Passing through this symbol was considered a sin because it could weaken faith and release evil forces. Before the invention of the gallows, condemned people were executed by, among other things, hanging them from the top rungs of a ladder. Many people believed that the spirit of the deceased thus circulated under the unfolded ladder, so it was better to avoid passing under it. [([[https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-is-walking-under-ladder-unlucky.htm|How Stuff Works]])]
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-==== Broken plates ==== +
-Danes collect broken plates and on New Year's Eve throw their pieces at the houses of their neighbors and families. It is supposed to bring luck and friendship. [([[https://theculturetrip.com/europe/denmark/articles/christmas-traditions-only-danes-would-understand/|The Culture Trip]])] +
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-==== Opening and closing scissors ==== +
-Opening and closing scissors was believed to bring bad luck in Egypt because it was believed that our good spirits were cut by it. [([[https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/6/42933/Top-6-superstitions-you-may-encounter-in-Egypt|Egypt Today]])]+
  
 ==== No kissing lips ==== ==== No kissing lips ====
 In Nigeria, you don't kiss a child on the lips because it is believed that the child will drool in adulthood. [([[https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/superstitions-around-the-world-list-of-some-funny-and-strange-beliefs|Thrillst]])] In Nigeria, you don't kiss a child on the lips because it is believed that the child will drool in adulthood. [([[https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/superstitions-around-the-world-list-of-some-funny-and-strange-beliefs|Thrillst]])]
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-==== No clipping on Saturday ==== 
-In India, it is believed that clipping nails on Tuesdays, Saturdays, or at night is bad luck. [([[https://www.hinduismfacts.org/why-dont-hindus-cut-hair-nails-on-saturdays/|Hinduism Facts]])] 
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-==== Passing under a ladder brings bad luck ==== 
-First of all, it is not a good idea, because it is always possible for the person standing on it to drop something on us, or the ladder itself may fold up. The source of this superstition may be the fact that the unfolded ladder standing on the ground forms the symbol of a triangle, which has been the symbol of the Holy Trinity since the beginning of Christianity. Passing through this symbol was considered a sin because it could weaken faith and release evil forces. Before the invention of the gallows, condemned people were executed by, among other things, hanging them from the top rungs of a ladder. Many people believed that the spirit of the deceased thus circulated under the unfolded ladder, so it was better to avoid passing under it. [([[https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-is-walking-under-ladder-unlucky.htm|How Stuff Works]])] 
  
 ==== A black cat crossing the road brings bad luck ==== ==== A black cat crossing the road brings bad luck ====
 This is one of the most popular superstitions, although it is not popular everywhere, for example, in Egypt cats of all colors are a symbol of good luck and were considered sacred. In Europe, more or less since the Middle Ages, black cats were thought to be the helpers of witches. The superstition itself can be traced back to one of the many stories that originated in England when a father and son came across a black cat, whom they recognized as a witch and stoned her to death. The next day they were to encounter the witch in human form with a bandaged head. Of course, it is known that a black cat is just a cat, in addition, most often a very friendly one. [([[https://www.history.com/news/black-cats-superstitions|History]])] This is one of the most popular superstitions, although it is not popular everywhere, for example, in Egypt cats of all colors are a symbol of good luck and were considered sacred. In Europe, more or less since the Middle Ages, black cats were thought to be the helpers of witches. The superstition itself can be traced back to one of the many stories that originated in England when a father and son came across a black cat, whom they recognized as a witch and stoned her to death. The next day they were to encounter the witch in human form with a bandaged head. Of course, it is known that a black cat is just a cat, in addition, most often a very friendly one. [([[https://www.history.com/news/black-cats-superstitions|History]])]
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 +==== Empty bucket ====
 +In Russia, seeing a person carrying an empty bucket brings bad luck. The superstition arose because Tsar Alexander II was killed by someone with an empty bucket. [([[https://www.rbth.com/lifestyle/333260-5-bad-russian-omens|RBTH]])]
  
 ==== Newcomer's luck ==== ==== Newcomer's luck ====
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 ==== When you spill salt, you need to spill it over your left shoulder ==== ==== When you spill salt, you need to spill it over your left shoulder ====
 Salt has for centuries been considered a tool to fight evil forces. Throwing it over the left shoulder with the right hand is supposed to create a magical barrier to protect us from evil. In fact, better protection will come from sweeping up the spilled salt later, because if we slip on it, we can actually hurt ourselves. [([[https://www.quora.com/How-can-you-spill-salt-and-toss-some-over-your-left-shoulder-to-avoid-bad-luck|Quora]])] Salt has for centuries been considered a tool to fight evil forces. Throwing it over the left shoulder with the right hand is supposed to create a magical barrier to protect us from evil. In fact, better protection will come from sweeping up the spilled salt later, because if we slip on it, we can actually hurt ourselves. [([[https://www.quora.com/How-can-you-spill-salt-and-toss-some-over-your-left-shoulder-to-avoid-bad-luck|Quora]])]
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 +==== Opening and closing scissors ====
 +Opening and closing scissors were believed to bring bad luck in Egypt because it was believed that our good spirits were cut by it. [([[https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/6/42933/Top-6-superstitions-you-may-encounter-in-Egypt|Egypt Today]])]
  
 ==== Unlucky 13 ==== ==== Unlucky 13 ====
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 ==== Knock on wood ==== ==== Knock on wood ====
 Who among us has not "knocked on wood"? The origins of the belief in this unlucky activity may date back to the activities of the first druids, according to whom gods were enchanted in trees. Tapping on wood was considered a form of physical contact with higher forces, which was supposed to bring good luck. It was also believed that tapping on a tree released positive spirits that looked after us. [([[https://www.history.com/news/why-do-people-knock-on-wood-for-luck|History]])] Who among us has not "knocked on wood"? The origins of the belief in this unlucky activity may date back to the activities of the first druids, according to whom gods were enchanted in trees. Tapping on wood was considered a form of physical contact with higher forces, which was supposed to bring good luck. It was also believed that tapping on a tree released positive spirits that looked after us. [([[https://www.history.com/news/why-do-people-knock-on-wood-for-luck|History]])]
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 +==== No clipping on Saturday ====
 +In India, it is believed that clipping nails on Tuesdays, Saturdays, or at night is bad luck. [([[https://www.hinduismfacts.org/why-dont-hindus-cut-hair-nails-on-saturdays/|Hinduism Facts]])]
  
 ==== Opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck ==== ==== Opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck ====
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 ==== Rabbit's foot brings good luck ==== ==== Rabbit's foot brings good luck ====
 Considered a talisman, the paw (artificial - let's not use a real one!) in the form of, for example, a key ring is supposed to bring good luck to its bearer. The belief in this can be traced back to the beliefs of Celtic tribes, who believed that because rabbits spend a lot of time underground, they are in contact with various deities and thus "soak up luck." Today, in many places you can buy a pendant in the form of a rabbit's foot, and does it actually bring good luck? This is something you should already ask the owner. [([[https://modernfarmer.com/2017/03/rabbits-foot-considered-good-luck-charm/|Modern Farmer]])] Considered a talisman, the paw (artificial - let's not use a real one!) in the form of, for example, a key ring is supposed to bring good luck to its bearer. The belief in this can be traced back to the beliefs of Celtic tribes, who believed that because rabbits spend a lot of time underground, they are in contact with various deities and thus "soak up luck." Today, in many places you can buy a pendant in the form of a rabbit's foot, and does it actually bring good luck? This is something you should already ask the owner. [([[https://modernfarmer.com/2017/03/rabbits-foot-considered-good-luck-charm/|Modern Farmer]])]
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 +==== Broken plates ====
 +Danes collect broken plates and on New Year's Eve throw their pieces at the houses of their neighbors and families. It is supposed to bring luck and friendship. [([[https://theculturetrip.com/europe/denmark/articles/christmas-traditions-only-danes-would-understand/|The Culture Trip]])]
  
 ==== Saying "bless you!" after sneezing protects from evil ==== ==== Saying "bless you!" after sneezing protects from evil ====
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