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Danish Superstitions

  • Believing elves (nisser) live in homes and must be treated well to avoid mischief

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Believing bird poop landing on you brings good luck

  • Knocking under the table and saying “7-9-13” to ward off bad luck

    Knocking under the table and saying “7-9-13” to ward off bad luck

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