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American Superstitions

  • Full moons are associated with strange or bad luck, especially near hospitals

    Full moons are associated with strange or bad luck, especially near hospitals

  • Beginner’s luck is considered a real phenomenon, especially in gambling or games

    Beginner’s luck is considered a real phenomenon, especially in gambling or games

  • Don’t place two mirrors opposite each other, as it’s thought to open a portal to the supernatural

    Don’t place two mirrors opposite each other, as it’s thought to open a portal to the supernatural

  • Brides should wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” for good luck in marriage

    Brides should wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” for good luck in marriage

  • Carrying a rabbit’s foot is believed to bring good luck

    Carrying a rabbit’s foot is believed to bring good luck

  • Hearing a dog bark, an owl hoot, or a shutter close can be an omen of death

    Hearing a dog bark, an owl hoot, or a shutter close can be an omen of death

  • Eating collard greens, black-eyed peas, and pork on New Year’s Day brings luck and prosperity

    Eating collard greens, black-eyed peas, and pork on New Year’s Day brings luck and prosperity

  • Painting porch ceilings “haint blue” keeps away evil spirits (especially in the southern US)

    Painting porch ceilings “haint blue” keeps away evil spirits (especially in the southern US)

  • The number 666 is considered unlucky or evil

    The number 666 is considered unlucky or evil

  • Black cats crossing your path bring bad luck

    Black cats crossing your path bring bad luck

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