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Karthik Karunakaran, Ph.D.
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
Jumping off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve to ensure good luck for the coming year
Never raising the Danish flag after sunset or forgetting to take it down, as it’s said to invite the Devil
Believing bird poop landing on you brings good luck
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