UNIT.6 STRANGE EVENTS (SUPERSTITIONS)
Brazil - Wedding Dress
In Brazil, the groom cannot see the bride wearing her wedding gown before their ceremony, he also can't see her gown and will only see it when she arrives for the wedding. If the groom sees the bride's wedding dress before their wedding, it is considered bad luck.
In Brazil, the groom cannot see the bride wearing her wedding gown before their ceremony, he also can't see her gown and will only see it when she arrives for the wedding. If the groom sees the bride's wedding dress before their wedding, it is considered bad luck.
Pakistan - Scissors
In Pakistan, there is a belief that one should not open and close a pair of scissors without any reason or purpose. It is considered bad luck and believed to cause problem to the family living in the home.
In Pakistan, there is a belief that one should not open and close a pair of scissors without any reason or purpose. It is considered bad luck and believed to cause problem to the family living in the home.
India - Dog
This superstition is based in India, it is believed that when someone hear a dog whining at night, it's a sign of bad luck, especially when a family member in your house or neighborhood is ill.
This superstition is based in India, it is believed that when someone hear a dog whining at night, it's a sign of bad luck, especially when a family member in your house or neighborhood is ill.
Russia - Traveling
In Russia, there is a belief that when someone has left or travelling on a long journey, one should not clean the traveler's room until they have return from their journey and arrived home.
In Russia, there is a belief that when someone has left or travelling on a long journey, one should not clean the traveler's room until they have return from their journey and arrived home.
Ireland - Rocking Chair
This superstition came from Ireland, it is said that one should never rock an empty rocking chair, it considered bad luck and should be avoided because it is believed that the action will
This superstition came from Ireland, it is said that one should never rock an empty rocking chair, it considered bad luck and should be avoided because it is believed that the action will
brings death to the family
Moldova - Head
This is quite rare, in Moldova, there is a belief that if you accidentally hit your head with your friend's head, you have to hit it the second time. If you don't hit your head again, it is feared that someone will die in the family.
This is quite rare, in Moldova, there is a belief that if you accidentally hit your head with your friend's head, you have to hit it the second time. If you don't hit your head again, it is feared that someone will die in the family.
Indonesia - Giving Birth
In Indonesia, there is a superstition associated with giving birth. 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.
In Indonesia, there is a superstition associated with giving birth. 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.
Russia - Cat
In Russia, its considered bad luck when a cat, especially a black one, crosses in front of you when you're walking. Some people will avoid them by chasing out or outrun the cat. If the cat already crosses you, then you have to break the spell by spitting three times over your left shoulder to avoid the bad luck.
In Russia, its considered bad luck when a cat, especially a black one, crosses in front of you when you're walking. Some people will avoid them by chasing out or outrun the cat. If the cat already crosses you, then you have to break the spell by spitting three times over your left shoulder to avoid the bad luck.
France - Cat
It is believed that in the southern regions of France, if a young unmarried girl accidentally steps on a cat's tail, it's a sign of bad luck that she will have to wait twelve months before she finds a husband.
It is believed that in the southern regions of France, if a young unmarried girl accidentally steps on a cat's tail, it's a sign of bad luck that she will have to wait twelve months before she finds a husband.
Italy - Cat
To hear a cat sneeze is a sign of good luck.
To hear a cat sneeze is a sign of good luck.
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