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Rational vs superstitious beliefs

  • If it rains on your wedding day, it’s good luck for a smooth and prosperous marriage

    If it rains on your wedding day, it’s good luck for a smooth and prosperous marriage

  • If a black cat crosses your path, let someone else cross first

    If a black cat crosses your path, let someone else cross first

  • If you spill salt, don’t throw it over your shoulder—it doesn’t work in Russia

    If you spill salt, don’t throw it over your shoulder—it doesn’t work in Russia

  • Rubbing statues in certain places (like metro stations) brings luck

    Rubbing statues in certain places (like metro stations) brings luck

  • Touching or knocking on wood, especially maple, brings good luck

    Touching or knocking on wood, especially maple, brings good luck

  • Dreams go by opposites (what you dream is the opposite of what will happen)

    Dreams go by opposites (what you dream is the opposite of what will happen)

  • The color yellow is associated with bad luck and the devil; don’t wear it on important days or give yellow clothes as gifts

    The color yellow is associated with bad luck and the devil; don’t wear it on important days or give yellow clothes as gifts

  • Never take an old broom when moving; buy a new one for the new house

    Never take an old broom when moving; buy a new one for the new house

  • Saving the first crêpe of La Chandeleur in a drawer brings good fortune for the year

    Saving the first crêpe of La Chandeleur in a drawer brings good fortune for the year

  • Blackbirds flying into your home or calling near your door are bad omens

    Blackbirds flying into your home or calling near your door are bad omens

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