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The number 8 is extremely lucky because it sounds like “wealth”
Avoid the number 4, as it sounds like “death” and brings 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
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)
Blackbirds flying into your home or calling near your door are bad omens
The number 13, especially Friday the 13th, is considered unlucky
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