Breaking a mirror is said to bring bad luck for 7 years. To "undo" this, take the shards of glass and bury them underneath the moonlight. In ancient times, the mirror was said to be a window to the viewer's soul. If that mirror were to break, it would
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Once a wedding ring has been placed on the finger, it is considered bad luck to remove it.
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An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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Many believe that if all of the candles on a birthday cake are blown out with one breath, while making a silent wish, the wish will come true.
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Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
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If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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In Asia, the digit 4 never appears in any Nokia handset model number, because 4 is considered unlucky in many parts of Southeast/East Asia.
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