Superstitions

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    There are 26 Superstitions!

    Placing keys on a table is considered unlucky. (Sweden)
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    An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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    Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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    Collect seven or nine different flowers on midsummer eve and place them under your pillow and it is said that you will dream of your future spouse. (Sweden)
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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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    When you speak of bad luck, it is said that one should always knock on wood. Also knocking when speaking of good luck apparently helps with having good luck. This is an old Celtic tradition related to belief of wood spirits.
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    According to an age old custom, carrying a dead shrew in your pocket wards off rheumatism!
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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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