These 16 International Superstitions Will Make
You Appreciate How Strange Ours May Seem
If you ever visit one of these international
destinations, remember these cultural
superstitions.


1. Russia
Carrying an empty bucket or seeing someone
carry one is considered bad luck. This is said to
come from the fact that Tsar Alexander II was
killed by someone with an empty bucket.

2. Egypt:
Owls are unlucky in Egypt.
3. Turkey
A common superstition in Turkey is that if you
chew gum at night, it's actually rotting flesh.

4. Denmark
People in Denmark hold onto broken dishes all
year long and throw the shards at their friends
and families houses on New Year's Eve as a way
to bring luck to their friendships.

5. Egypt
Opening and closing a pair of scissors in bad
luck in Egypt. It's also bad luck to leave a pair of
scissors open because people believe you're
cutting spirits that linger in the air.

6. China
The word "four" has a very similar sound to the
word for "death," in China. Some buildings don't
have fourth floor because of the superstition.

7. South Korea
A common belief in South Korea is that if you
sleep in a closed room with a fan running, it can
kill you.

8. Nigeria
In Nigeria, it's considered back luck to kiss a
baby on the lips because they will grow up to
become an adult who drools.

9. U.S.
"Witch windows"are a common sight on
farmhouses in Vermont. They're slanted windows
that people added to their homes because they
believe witches can't fly through slanted
windows.

10. Spain
Tuesday, not Friday, the 13th is bad luck in
Spain.

11. Italy
Friday the 17th, not the 13th is a day that's
considered bad luck in Italian culture.

12. India
In India, it's bad luck to cut your nails on a
Tuesday or Saturday. It's also bad luck to cut
them at night.

13. Finland
In Finland, killing a spider means it will rain the
next day.

14. The Netherlands
Singing at the dinner table is considered bad
luck because you're singing to the devil for your
dinner.

15. Brazil
Leaving your purse or wallet on the floor in Brazil
is considered bad luck because you'll lose your
money.

16. Senegal
In Senegal, it's considered bad luck tell people if
you have travel plans because your trip will be
ruined.

17. Add yours.....

Na wa o...howcome I neva hear dt naija own b4.


I will kiss my unborn daughter on her lips n nothing go happen.

okay

In Lagos it is considered gobe or bad luck if ur landlord knocks on ur door after see the fat ileya ram u bought as u still owe him a two years rent

Dat finland own is rily ridiculous

"Kill a spider nd rain falls d next day"

yomi007k:


Na wa o...howcome I neva hear dt naija own b4.


I will kiss my unborn daughter on her lips n nothing go happen.

That is why it is called superstition