If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
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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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Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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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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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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An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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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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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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