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  • Whistling indoors is said to summon evil spirits or bad luck

    Whistling indoors is said to summon evil spirits or bad luck

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

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

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

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

  • Saying “Gesundheit” after someone sneezes protects them from evil spirits

    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)

    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)

    Shards from broken ceramics (not mirrors) bring good luck, especially at weddings (Polterabend)

  • 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

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

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

  • 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

  • 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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