Superstitions Around the World
In Indonesia,. It will be unfortunate if your pregnant guest suddenly gives birth in your house, it is believed that this will cause bad luck. When this happens, usually people will advise them to move to another house or place to live.
This is one popular superstition in America. When you are moving to a new home, you have to put your cat in the house through the window for the very first time, so that it will not leave the house. Avoid bringing your cat through the door.
People will avoid doing laundry on New Year’s Day because it is believed that you’ll “wash away” a family member (in other words - causing their death) in the upcoming year. So, they will wash their clothes on the 2nd.
This is a superstition about Christmas In Ireland, there is a belief that the gates of Heaven will open at midnight on Christmas Eve. For all the people who die on Christmas Day, they will go straight to Heaven.
In Poland, superstition plays a major part in celebrating Christmas. One of the superstitions is weather, the weather during Christmas predicts the weather for the rest of the following year. When it snows, it is believed as a sign of happiness, but if it rains, the following year will be a rainy one.
In Germany, traditionally, when their dog dies, they usually bury the dog body under the door step. It is believed that the dog's ghost will protect their house from thieves.
A popular belief in Korea is that when someone dies, their spirit or soul will stay around for six weeks. Do not talk bad about them, they will hear it. If you missed the chance to say goodbye to them before they die, you still have the time before their spirit gone forever.
It is considered bad luck to give an empty wallet or purse as a gift, because if you do, it will cause financial difficulties to the one receiving the wallet. It is advisable to include some amount of money in the wallet before giving it to someone.
In Mexico, it is believed that if someone accidently sweeps an unmarried woman's shoes with a broom, she will never marry. This is considered as bad luck and should be avoided.
Avoid cutting your nails in the evening or at night, it is believed that cutting nails during that time will prevent you from seeing your parents when they die, you won't be able to be with them for the last time on their deathbed.
In Japan, there is a popular belief that when you see a spider in the morning, it will bring good luck. On the other hand, it is bad luck to come across a spider during night time.
In Brazil, they have a superstition that when babies stand on their heads, they are calling for another sibling to join in the family.
It is believed that if you drop some salt, you have to put some salt from its container in your hand and throw it behind your shoulder. As this will prevent the evil eye you would normally get when dropping the salt.
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