Superstition Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster
Superstition- a widely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation leading to certain consequences of an action or event, or a practice based on such a belief
Are you superstitious? What exactly are superstitions? They are things that people perceive as true but really are not. I have heard some of these over the years and just when I thought I heard them all; another one pops up. Which ones have you heard and/or believe in?
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- Don’t step on the crack in the sidewalk
- If a penny is on tails don’t pick it up
- You will have bad luck if a black cat crosses your path
- Keep the chain letter going or you will have 7 years of bad luck
- Don’t split the pole when walking with another person
- Something bad always happens on Friday the 13th
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- Umbrellas should not be opened indoors
- Four leaf clovers are good luck
- If a bird poops on you it is good luck
- Rubbing a rabbit’s foot brings good luck
- It’s good luck to knock on wood
- If you break a mirror you will have bad luck
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So, thinking about the things you have heard do you think any of these things are true? Are you superstitious?
6 replies on “Are you Superstitious?”
I really want to know who came up with all these sayings and superstitious things must had too much time on their hands lol 😆
Thanks, Louis! These sayings have been going around for as long as I can remember. Now I’m telling my age 🙂 It is all a matter of what you believe in 🙂
Well, I do get nervous while driving and a black cat cross in front of my car.
Thank you, Sandy for sharing! I used to believe in superstitions too 🙂
No, never paid attention to any of these.
Sadje, thank you for your comment! I have found that some of us believe, and some do not. 🙂