Do they work? 10 superstitions to attract good luck

Superstitions that try to attract good luck range from small gestures to elaborate actions and exist in cultures around the world. Find a four-leaf clover, wear a rabbit's foot , cross the fingers...are considered symbols of good luck by many, but that they are the most popular gestures does not mean they are the only ones.There are countless actions that people do to become magnets of good fortune.

10 Superstitions used in the world to attract good luck

Basketball legend Michael Jordan, according to several sources, wore the same pair of shorts under his NBA uniform every time he played a game.Tennis star Serena Williams ties her shoelaces in the same way in the moments before each match and always bounces the tennis ball five times before the first service.

Meet some of the most Famous superstitions in the world:

1.In Denmark people keep their plates broken throughout the year to throw them on New Year's Eve

Danes throw broken plates to the homes of his friends and family as a way to wish the recipient good luck in the coming year.

Do they work? 10 superstitions to attract good luck

Some children choose to leave a lot of broken dishes at the doors of their friends and neighbors, in a less aggressive option of wishing them prosperity.

2.In China it is believed that good fortune enters your life through the front door

Just before New Year, the Chinese follow the tradition to thoroughly clean their houses to say goodbye to the previous year, but to avoid sweeping all that good luck, the house is swept in.The dirt is collected in a pile and taken to the street by the back door.no cleaning is done during the first two days of the New Year, so good luck is not eliminated.

3.Instead of seeing a bird evacuating them as a disgusting surprise, the Russians receive it as a sign of good luck

For Russians, bird droppings mean that an economic bonanza is coming.

4.Some people believe to attract good luck and keep nightmares away, a horseshoe should be hung with its ends pointing up in the bedroom.

This belief stems from the fact of that a horseshoe has seven holes, a figure that has always been considered of luck.In addition, the material with which the horseshoe is made is iron, which supposedly has the power to ward off evil spirits that can torment in their dreams.

Do they work? 10 superstitions to attract good luck

Thus, the combination of the number 7 with iron makes the horseshoe an object that drives away bad luck and attracts good.

5.Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.

This popular wedding tradition is said to have originated during the Victorian era and consists of Give the bride various gifts.

Do they work? 10 superstitions to attract good luck

One is something old and represents continuity; another is something new and represents hope and the future; the third is something borrowed and symbolizes happiness borrowed, while the last one is blue and is supposed to bring purity, love and faithfulness.

6.The number 8

The Chinese program marriages in dates that involve this number, and everything from flight codes to phone numbers, are more lucky if they have an eight in them.With this superstition in mind, the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing started at 8:08 PM , on 8/8/2008.

7.In the Netherlands and Switzerland some newlyweds plant a pine tree outside their home to bring good luck and fertility to the marriage

Other couples incorporate trees into their wedding ceremony, believing that the trees will bring good luck and bless their union.

8.The Irish brides anaden p little bells in their wedding dresses, jewelry or bouquets

Bells are used as a symbol of good luck because the bell supposedly discourages evil spirits with the intention of destroying the union.

Do they work? 10 superstitions to attract good luck

The Irish believe that the sound of bells is useful to attract good luck

Guests can also ring bells during the ceremony or give bells to the couple as a wedding gift.

9.Second popular Serbian legends, spilling water Behind someone is a great way to give them good luck.

Moving water is fluid and smooth, it gives good luck to the person who spills behind.Serbs spill water behind their friends and family members who are preparing to take a test, face a job interview or take a trip with the intention that the b Good luck to accompany you in these situations.

10.Make a wish to a star

The legend says that wanting something when you see a shooting star makes your longing comes true.It is believed that this idea originated in Europe, when the Greek astronomer Ptolemy, around 127-151 AD, wrote that the gods from time to time, out of curiosity, even boredom, look down at the earth , producing the shooting star phenomenon.

Since the gods are looking at us right then, they tend to be more receptive to the wishes we make.

Have you put into practice any of these superstitions to attract good luck? Leave us your comments!

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