SUPERSTITIONS What Are Superstitions Things that people think

SUPERSTITIONS

What Are Superstitions? Things that people think will bring good or bad luck.

An Example… Finding a four-leaf clover. Good or bad luck?

Finding a Four Leaf Clover Good luck! What does it mean? • • first leaf is for hope second leaf is for faith third leaf is for love fourth leaf is for luck

Seeing a black cat while walking Bad luck! People thought witches changed into cats.

Bad luck! “Step on a crack, break your mother's back"

Good luck! People think knocking on wood will make what they say NOT come true!

Really? My brother is So many people get Ohaccidents no! Knock driving tonight into when on wood! during the snow it snows. storm!

Walking under a ladder… Bad luck! People thought it meant you believed in the devil.

Good luck! People think you will get a lot of money soon!

Breaking a mirror… Bad luck! Brings you seven years of bad luck because it breaks your soul!

Opening an umbrella indoors… Bad luck! If you do bad luck will “rain” on you and your house!

Lucky! People thought evil ghosts would come into your body when you opened your mouth.

Bad luck! People believe that someone you love will soon die.

Spilling salt Bad luck! Salt was very expensive in the past and to waste it would bring bad luck. To have good luck, throw it over your left shoulder!

Picking up a penny Good luck! In the past, people thought metal was lucky and pennies are made of metal! "Find a penny, pick it up. All day long, you'll have good luck. "

What number is unlucky in America?

13 Very bad luck! We have 10 fingers and 2 feet (12) to help us count. But the number after 12 is a mystery.