Is It Bad Luck To
Have you ever spilled salt and felt a sudden wave of panic wash over you? I know I have. It happened to me just last week. And as silly as it may sound, I couldn’t help but wonder if I had just brought a world of bad luck upon myself. I was having dinner with … Read more
Probably the two life events with the most superstitions surrounding them are weddings and childbirth. Honestly, it’s a toss up which has the most. And I guess it makes sense. After all, they can both be a pretty big deal! So, if you’re here you’re probably wondering is it bad luck to buy baby stuff … Read more
Ah, another morning. Why not start the day off right with some quick scrambled eggs for breakfast? Everything is going according to plan when suddenly… PLOP! Oh no, an egg slips out of your hand and lands on the floor! A lot of things are probably crossing your mind at this point. Maybe you’re even … Read more
Have you heard that it’s bad luck to whistle in the house? Surely, this is a mistake. What can be the harm in whistling indoors a little while you’re doing chores around the place? Or, maybe you’re just enjoying your favorite song while making breakfast. Or, maybe you’re even whistling to call the dog! Surely, … Read more
There’s a lot of superstitions surrounding weddings. Let me tell you, there’s a WHOLE lot of them. You can’t wear this color, or use this flower, or see each other before the ceremony. And, you have to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. And, don’t even get me started about the … Read more
Have you ever heard the superstition that killing a ladybug is bad luck? Or maybe killing a ladybird or a lady beetle even. They go by all sorts of different names and come in all sorts of different colors. But one thing is for sure. Despite the different names or cultures, ladybugs are generally thought … Read more
Ahh, who doesn’t love a nice relaxing vacation on the beach? Just the sand, the surf, soaking in the sun, and maybe searching for seashells. And, if you’re super lucky you might find the perfect seashell completely in tact! You’re definitely going to take this one home and show it off to everyone! But, maybe … Read more
Have you ever been told it’s bad luck to sweep at night? Or, maybe I should be more specific. Have you ever been trying to quickly clean up a mess so you grab the broom only to have your grandmother sharply grab it from your hands and scold you for sweeping at night to the … Read more
You might have heard that it’s bad luck to grow ivy indoors, but aren’t sure how much credence to put in the superstition. Well, you’re in the right place, we’re going to get to the bottom of this one and discuss whether or not it is bad luck to grow ivy indoors. My grandparents were … Read more
If you’re wondering, is it bad luck to put shoes on a table, then you’re in the right place. Because we were wondering that, too. Putting shoes on the table is pretty gross, isn’t it? But, that’s not what my mother scolded me for, instead she would exclaim “bad luck!” whenever I mistakenly placed shoes … Read more