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German superstitions explained
The phrase “Scherben bringen Glück” means “shards bring luck,” but not mirror shards
Seeing or touching a chimney sweep on New Year’s Day is especially lucky
Saying “Prost” incorrectly or without eye contact during a toast brings bad luck
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)
Shards from broken ceramics (not mirrors) bring good luck, especially at weddings (Polterabend)
Toasting with water is believed to wish death upon your companions
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