Myths, Wives tales, Superstitions, and the Like
08-07-2011, 05:42 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Oh!! My husband has one that he taught me when I went to England. It's about Magpies. We don't have Magpies here where I live so the first time I saw one in England I exclaimed 'oooh! look at the pretty bird'! He saw it and said "look away quick!". I guess one Magpie is bad luck as they are usually seen in pairs.
Those darn birds .. every time I've seen a Magpie in Englands I've *A* Magpie.
And his mother would put sheets/blankets over the mirrors if someone passed away. My comment was "well, *someone* passes away every day", hubbies response "that could explain Mom's lack of skill in the makeup/hair department".
Those darn birds .. every time I've seen a Magpie in Englands I've *A* Magpie.
And his mother would put sheets/blankets over the mirrors if someone passed away. My comment was "well, *someone* passes away every day", hubbies response "that could explain Mom's lack of skill in the makeup/hair department".
08-07-2011, 05:57 AM
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If you see a penny on the ground that is heads up, pick it up for luck. If it is tails up it is bad luck to pick it up, turn it over but leave it there for the next person to find and they'll have good luck.
If you give a knife as a gift, include a penny for luck so it doesn't 'sever' your relationship with the receiver. If they give you the penny back they have 'purchased' the knife from you and it isn't a gift anymore and the relationship is safe.
Don't sweep the floor after dark, especially not out an open door.
It sure wasn't good luck for the cricket to be found in the house...I had a cat who would sing at the door to lure them in (he used a kind of 'chirpy' noise) and then he would rend them limb from limb (but never actually 'eat' them ;-) )
Mama told my sister once that to change into a boy (my sister was the only girl in a house of 5 boys for nearly 13 years, and HATED it) she should kiss her elbow. Luckily it isn't possible to kiss one's own elbow (I guess unless one is a contortionist) because I am lucky to have the BEST sister EVER!
Never cut the ribbons on wedding gifts, pull them off the package instead (more severing relationships stuff)
Don't wear sparkly jewelry to cemeteries so you don't attract attention. I've extended that to not wearing jewelry other than wedding ring to funeral services whether they are at graveside or not.
I've enjoyed reading everyone's responses! Thanks for posting :-)
If you give a knife as a gift, include a penny for luck so it doesn't 'sever' your relationship with the receiver. If they give you the penny back they have 'purchased' the knife from you and it isn't a gift anymore and the relationship is safe.
Don't sweep the floor after dark, especially not out an open door.
It sure wasn't good luck for the cricket to be found in the house...I had a cat who would sing at the door to lure them in (he used a kind of 'chirpy' noise) and then he would rend them limb from limb (but never actually 'eat' them ;-) )
Mama told my sister once that to change into a boy (my sister was the only girl in a house of 5 boys for nearly 13 years, and HATED it) she should kiss her elbow. Luckily it isn't possible to kiss one's own elbow (I guess unless one is a contortionist) because I am lucky to have the BEST sister EVER!
Never cut the ribbons on wedding gifts, pull them off the package instead (more severing relationships stuff)
Don't wear sparkly jewelry to cemeteries so you don't attract attention. I've extended that to not wearing jewelry other than wedding ring to funeral services whether they are at graveside or not.
I've enjoyed reading everyone's responses! Thanks for posting :-)
08-07-2011, 06:50 AM
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My nana was very superstitous if a tea towel fell she said company is coming, and she would put a pot of tea on, and someone would show up - weird.
A bird flying into the house meant that there was going to be a death.
Same thing with fore runners if you heard 3 knocks on your door, and I remember that happening, mom would go to the door and no one was there. Then she got a call her brother passed away.
A bird flying into the house meant that there was going to be a death.
Same thing with fore runners if you heard 3 knocks on your door, and I remember that happening, mom would go to the door and no one was there. Then she got a call her brother passed away.
08-07-2011, 07:58 AM
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Never rock and empty rocking chair or someone will die.
Never open an umbrella in the house,
Don't ask, I have no idea why my Grandmother felt so strongly about those but I find myself saying the same things.
Never open an umbrella in the house,
Don't ask, I have no idea why my Grandmother felt so strongly about those but I find myself saying the same things.
08-07-2011, 08:05 AM
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If your nose tickled then you would Kiss a Fool.
If your ears were ringing, someone was talking about you...
If you tickled a baby's feet, it would make them studder.
Never leave a cat in a room with a infant. It will suck the life from it. :shock:
Find a heads-up penny, put it in your shoe. For good luck.
Never start a trip on a Friday, you'll meet mis-fortune.
If the bottom of your foot itches you will take a trip.
Freckles are caused by being under the cow too long.
A sudden chill means that someone is walking on your Grave.
Those are just a few my Mom came up with... :roll:
BTW... 13 "IS" my lucky number. My Son was born on the 13th.. :D
If your ears were ringing, someone was talking about you...
If you tickled a baby's feet, it would make them studder.
Never leave a cat in a room with a infant. It will suck the life from it. :shock:
Find a heads-up penny, put it in your shoe. For good luck.
Never start a trip on a Friday, you'll meet mis-fortune.
If the bottom of your foot itches you will take a trip.
Freckles are caused by being under the cow too long.
A sudden chill means that someone is walking on your Grave.
Those are just a few my Mom came up with... :roll:
BTW... 13 "IS" my lucky number. My Son was born on the 13th.. :D
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