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Karthik Karunakaran, Ph.D.
Hiding an almond in Christmas rice pudding; whoever finds it gets a prize and good luck
Painting eggs and rolling them downhill at Easter for luck
Giving cinnamon showers to unmarried 25-year-olds on their birthday as a quirky tradition
Burning a witch effigy on Sankt Hans aften (Midsummer’s Eve) to ward off evil spirits
Eating roast goose or duck on Mortensaften (St. Martin’s Eve) to avoid bad luck
Saying that if you break a mirror, you get seven years of bad luck (shared with other cultures)
Believing stepping on cracks in the pavement brings misfortune
Not placing two knives crossed on the table, as it brings bad luck
Believing elves (nisser) live in homes and must be treated well to avoid mischief
Throwing broken dishes at friends’ doors on New Year’s Eve for good luck
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