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German Superstitions

  • Getting caught in the first rain of the season brings good luck

    Getting caught in the first rain of the season brings good luck

  • Cutting your nails at night invites bad luck or evil spirits

    Cutting your nails at night invites bad luck or evil spirits

  • If a black cat crosses your path from right to left, it brings bad luck; from left to right, it brings good luck

    If a black cat crosses your path from right to left, it brings bad luck; from left to right, it brings good luck

  • Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck; bury the pieces to avoid misfortune

    Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck; bury the pieces to avoid misfortune

  • The number 13, especially Friday the 13th, is considered unlucky

    The number 13, especially Friday the 13th, is considered unlucky

  • Spilling salt is an omen of bad luck or conflict; throw some over your left shoulder to counter it

    Spilling salt is an omen of bad luck or conflict; throw some over your left shoulder to counter it

  • Do not gift shoes, or the recipient might walk out of your life

    Do not gift shoes, or the recipient might walk out of your life

  • Never wish someone “Happy Birthday” before their actual birthday, as it brings bad luck

    Never wish someone “Happy Birthday” before their actual birthday, as it brings bad luck

  • Knocking on wood or the table wards off bad luck or evil spirits

    Knocking on wood or the table wards off bad luck or evil spirits

  • Toasting with water is believed to wish death upon your companions

    Toasting with water is believed to wish death upon your companions

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