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The dictionary defines superstitions as "beliefs, or half-beliefs that lead to ignorance, fear, or belief in magic." There is probably as many superstitions in this world as there are people
Where they come from? well that varies from superstition to superstition. For example:
"Breaking a mirror will cause bad luck for seven years." That dates back to when it was believed that our reflection was a representation of our soul. So if you damage the reflection, you damage your soul
"Never let a black cat cross your path." That was from ancient Egypt, where a cat was believed sacred and to kill people who were theives.
Some people say superstitions are just old wives' tales, and silly stories For others, this is some serious stuff. Not one is a right or wrong way of thinking.
There are many different superstitions. These are some that are well known:
# Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day
# A rabbit's foot brings good luck
# An apple a day keeps the doctor away
# To find a four-leaf clover is to find good luck
# If you walk under a ladder, you will have bad luck
# If a black cat crosses your path you will have bad luck
# To break a mirror will bring you seven years bad luck
# To open an umbrella in the house is to bring bad luck
# To find a horseshoe brings good luck
# Step on a crack, break your mother's back
# You can break a bad luck spell by turning seven times in a clockwise circle
# Garlic protects from evil spirits and vampires
# Our fate is written in the stars
# At the end of a rainbow is a pot of gold
# Clothes worn inside out will bring good luck
# Wearing your birthstone will bring you good luck
# If you blow out all of the candles on your birthday cake with the first breath you will get whatever you wish for