Science Vs Superstition

Spanish Superstitions

Spilling wine on the table is a sign of good omen; touching your forehead with spilled wine attracts happiness
Tossing a coin into a well while making a wish is believed to make the wish come true if the coin hits the bottom
Tossing rice at weddings is done to ensure prosperity and fertility
Wearing red underwear on New Year’s Eve is thought to bring good luck
Eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve brings luck for the coming year
Crossing your fingers is a gesture for wishing good luck
Touching wood is believed to protect against bad luck
Making the sign of the cross when passing a graveyard or church is common to ward off evil
Stepping into a room with your right foot brings good luck; the left foot brings misfortune
Always buy a new broom for a new house to avoid bringing bad luck from the old one