Superstitions

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    Collect seven or nine different flowers on midsummer eve and place them under your pillow and it is said that you will dream of your future spouse. (Sweden)
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    When you speak of bad luck, it is said that one should always knock on wood. Also knocking when speaking of good luck apparently helps with having good luck. This is an old Celtic tradition related to belief of wood spirits.
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    In some parts of England, rum is used to wash a baby's head for good luck.
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    Many believe that if all of the candles on a birthday cake are blown out with one breath, while making a silent wish, the wish will come true.
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    Placing keys on a table is considered unlucky. (Sweden)
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    Some motorcycle enthusiasts hang a biker's bell from a portion of their bike to protect themselves from evil road spirits.
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    An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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    It's bad luck to leave a house through a different door than the one used to come into it.
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