Strange Omens That People Believe In

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

7 rather strange signs people from different countries believe in

Signs and superstitions have firmly entered our lives. No one is surprised when the interlocutor knocks on wood or spits three times over his left shoulder. Different peoples have signs that people in other parts of the world find strange.

Remember the rabbit on the first day of the month

Residents of Great Britain, waking up on the first day of the month, pronounce the word "rabbit" three times. The British are confident that the ritual will bring them happiness.

The second is related to a newspaper article of the early 20th century. It talked about a girl who uttered the word "rabbit" every morning to make the day happy.

Do not open the scissors just like that

Egyptians are strictly forbidden to open scissors without intending to cut something. Whoever violates the ban will incur disaster. It is even worse if the scissors are left open.

Another sign attributes the role of a talisman to scissors. Putting them under your pillow can save yourself from nightmares.

Splash water after a leaving person

In Serbia, the owner of the house, after seeing the welcome guest beyond the threshold, will certainly splash water after him. In terms of its meaning, the action is similar to our good wishes "A good way to go." Serbs believe that the path sprinkled with water will be easy and pleasant.

Look closely at manhole covers

In Sweden, pedestrians look closely at manhole covers. By the way, if you step on the lid with the letter "K", you will attract luck.

The cover with the letter "A" is bypassed. The one who stepped on it is doomed to misfortune.

Don't eat goat meat

In the African state of Rwanda, women never eat goat meat. afraid they'll have beards. It has been established that goats produce a lot of male hormones.

At the beginning of the XX century. Dr. John R. Brinkley transplanted male goat gonads for rejuvenation. It is unlikely that the Rwandans are familiar with the concept of hormones and, perhaps, superstition was invented by men to get them more meat.

There are grapes for the New Year

In Spain, there is a tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes, making wishes. It is believed that each grape corresponds to a month. By acceptance, this action will bring happiness.

The growers decided on New Year's Eve to bring the surplus harvest to Madrid, to a square where many people gather to celebrate. It was rumored that eating grapes would bring good luck. Emotional Spaniards took up the idea, buying up all the goods.

Don't give yellow flowers

In Russia, they avoid giving yellow flowers to their beloved, as this threatens separation. The sign has been entrenched since the reign of Catherine the Great, who called flowers of yellow shades heralds of parting.