Superstitions

[jackie j]

My Grannie used to say ' don't wash blanket's in May or you will wash one of the family away' ie die ,years ago one of my uncle's washed all the blankets he could find and passed away in the June needless to say superstition or not we don't wash blankets in May.
What do other people do or not do because of superstitions.

[pigletwillie]

Its all hokem claptrap. Some superstition is common sense (like walking under a ladder) but most of it, come on, were all grown up and in a civilised society. That stuff belongs back in the dark ages.

[mapcr77]

Very superstitious, writing's on the wall
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past

When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way

Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song

When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh

Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past

When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way, no, no, no

[Nicos]

Its all hokem claptrap. Some superstition is common sense (like walking under a ladder) but most of it, come on, were all grown up and in a civilised society. That stuff belongs back in the dark ages.

Ah- BUT.....
I recall hearing that it's bad luck to put your shoes on a table!

Well that sounds right- what with all the dog poo about the place

[HeyWayne]

Its all hokem claptrap. Some superstition is common sense (like walking under a ladder) but most of it, come on, were all grown up and in a civilised society. That stuff belongs back in the dark ages.

Where do you stand on this matter pw? lol.

I have to say that I'm in agreement though. That said, I appreciate that many people do have superstitions/traditions that they follow.

Don't they call it OCD now though?

[lainey lou]

Well that sounds right- what with all the dog poo about the place

Cat poo more like! (well round here anyway!)

My MIL wont pass anyone on the stairs and thinks the colour green is bad luck!

[Nicos]

Where do you stand on this matter pw? lol.

I have to say that I'm in agreement though. That said, I appreciate that many people do have superstitions/traditions that they follow.

Don't they call it OCD now though?

OK- so do you think twice about going underneath a ladder???- just for a split second??
I'm not superstitious- but there is some logic in some of it- who wants a bucket of water or a wet paintbrush falling on their head???

[HeyWayne]

OK- so do you think twice about going underneath a ladder???- just for a split second??

Yeah, but I have the same thought about some doors. Nothing to do with superstition, more self preservation (I have a number of scars atop my head to testify).

[piskieinboots]

I am - 100% - superstitious ... but then I would be wouldn't I....oi blame they cornish b*ggers

I don't wash clothes on 1 Jan
I chuck salt over my left shoulder if I spill some
I never EVER put new shoes on a table
I say White Rabbits three times on 1st of month, every month
I say Good Morning Mr Magpie (but only if he/she is alone)
I touch my collar if a hearse passes me
I ....could go on .......

[scarey55]

Please can you stop telling me about all these superstitions - now there's a load more things I won't be able to do... just in case

[Nicos]

I wonder if the French have different ones Scarey???

[scarey55]

I wonder if the French have different ones Scarey???

Noooooooo

[mapcr77]

I thought being superstitious was bad luck!

[willowstar]

i won't open an umbrella inside but I have no idea why? what is supposed to happen if you do?

[piskieinboots]

..... what is supposed to happen if you do?

you won't be able to get out of the front door