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  The direction a black cat crosses your path determines luck: right to left is bad, left to right is good

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  Never give an empty wallet as a gift; always put a coin inside for prosperity

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  The phrase “Scherben bringen Glück” means “shards bring luck,” but not mirror shards

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  Never cut nails or hair on Sundays or at night to avoid bad luck

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  Bird droppings on you are considered lucky

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

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

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

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

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