Bizarre Superstitions

[loneleeb3]

Some from down under:
1) Always leave from the same door you entered
2) When visiting a cemetary always have water or a tap dripping
3) At New Years the first person to visit should bring a piece of coal with them
4) Wear clothes with circles on them at new year (supposed to ensure wealth for the forthcoming year)
5) Always eat noodles at birthdays as noodles symbolise long life
6) Never mix the knives, forks and spoons in the cutlery drawer

Cool! I love hearing about other cultures! 

[Kelda]

the coal one is a bit of a tradition in scotland too. although not really done now!

[Wishes]

I wear a Hamsa whenever I leave the house. Including to work. I also have them in the house.

I knock wood.

I have a thing with even numbers and the TV volume always has to be set at an even number.

[injest]

bizarre superstition or OCD??

I have to do things in exact order before going to bed. Turn off lights, turn on the hall light and look at the front door to make sure it is locked, turn off the hall light, prop the bedroom door open...not too far open...not too narrow an opening....push against the closet door to make sure it is closed (I know there is nothing in there BUT if some night that door swung open and there was something in there?? I would freak!!) I have to rattle it three times...then I get into bed. If the cat knocks the door open too far? I have to start the whole procedure over....turn on the lights...turn them back off....turn on the hall, look at the front door,

[loneleeb3]

I wear a Hamsa whenever I leave the house. Including to work. I also have them in the house.

I knock wood.

I have a thing with even numbers and the TV volume always has to be set at an even number.

What is a Hamsa 

[Jeff Wrangler]

I have to do things in exact order before going to bed.

So do I, but that's because if I didn't, I'd forget something, like leave the living room lights on! 

[ifyoucantfixit]

                   Sorry Jess.  I know that must drive you buggy.  kiss kiss
                 

[Wishes]

Here is a little on Hamsa. These are not the most attractive examples.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsa


Jess, I do some things too:

Even if I have not had the stove on for days, I have to check it to make sure all burners and the stove are off before I leave the house or go to bed.

I check to make sure the fridge door is securely closed before I leave the house.

I always look from the street to make sure I closed the garage door before I drive off eventhough I have to get out of the car to close the door and I know damn well I closed it!

I think a lot of people do these little things.

[loneleeb3]

Thanks Wishes!
That was very interesting and informative!

[David In Indy]

I just read the article about Hamsas. They are beautiful. I'd love to have one.

I remember my mother telling me if your house creaks during the day it means you'll gain a new friend. If it creaks at night, you'll soon lose one.

A cat heard yowling and screeching outside at night means someone close to you will become ill.