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German Superstitions

  • Bird droppings on you are considered lucky

    Bird droppings on you are considered lucky

  • Pigs are lucky, especially as marzipan gifts for New Year’s or before important events

    Pigs are lucky, especially as marzipan gifts for New Year’s or before important events

  • Seeing or touching a chimney sweep on New Year’s Day is especially lucky

    Seeing or touching a chimney sweep on New Year’s Day is especially lucky

  • Red skies in the morning warn of bad weather; red skies at night are a good omen

    Red skies in the morning warn of bad weather; red skies at night are a good omen

  • Saying “Prost” incorrectly or without eye contact during a toast brings bad luck

    Saying “Prost” incorrectly or without eye contact during a toast brings bad luck

  • The Christmas pickle ornament on the tree brings luck to the first child who finds it

    The Christmas pickle ornament on the tree brings luck to the first child who finds it

  • Never give knives as gifts, as it can sever the relationship

    Never give knives as gifts, as it can sever the relationship

  • Saying “Gesundheit” after someone sneezes protects them from evil spirits

    Saying “Gesundheit” after someone sneezes protects them from evil spirits

  • Never air your house from both sides at the same time (believed to bring bad luck)

    Never air your house from both sides at the same time (believed to bring bad luck)

  • Dog poop on your shoe is considered lucky

    Dog poop on your shoe is considered lucky

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