Once a wedding ring has been placed on the finger, it is considered bad luck to remove it.
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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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Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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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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In some parts of England, rum is used to wash a baby's head for good luck.
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Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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At times, a horseshoe may be found above doorways. When positioned like a regular 'U' it supposedly collects luck. However, when it is positioned like an upside-down 'U' the luck supposedly drains.
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