What are some cultural superstitions?

18 Superstitions from Around the World

• 1. “ Knocking on Wood” Indo-European, Celtic, or possibly British.
• 2. “ Throwing Salt Over Your Shoulder”
• 3. “ Walking Under a Ladder”
• 4. “ Broken Mirror”
• 5. “ Step on a Crack, Break Your Mother’s Back”
• 6. “ Lucky Pennies”
• 7. “ Lucky Horseshoe”
• 8. “ Friday the 13th”

Why is opening an umbrella inside bad luck?

Legend has it that ancient Egyptians believed that opening an umbrella indoors — away from the sun — was a disrespectful act that would anger the sun god, who would then take out his anger on everyone in the house in which the umbrella had been opened.

What is the world’s luckiest number?

seven
The number seven is usually the overwhelming favorite. Why is that? In many cultures around the world, seven is considered a lucky number. This probably explains the affinity many people feel for the number seven.

What does it mean if you spill Rice?

You might not realise it, but throwing rice, confetti or rose petals at weddings has a long superstitious tradition – it was believed that rice would appease evil spirits so they would not harm the wedding couple. Throwing rice was meant to bring happiness, fertility, wealth and prosperity to the newly-wed couple.

What happens if you whistle in the house?

Don’t whistle indoors Whistling in the house can lead to ‘whistling away your money’ and to other misfortunes. It was believed that evil spirits would communicate with each other by whistling, so a person whistling would call them into the house, bringing along all sorts of misfortunes.

What does it mean when a black cat stares at you spiritual meaning?

Spiritually, when a black cat stares at you at night it can bring terrible luck and can be a bad omen. It is capable of bringing misfortune and bad health in the coming days. However, it can also mean that the cat is looking for food and wants you to feed it.

Is it bad luck to put shoes under the bed?

How many of us keep our shoes under the bed? It is said that shoes that are pushed underneath the bed, and hence lie beneath you when you sleep, are the cause of nightmares. Find someplace else to store your shoes!