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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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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Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
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Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
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An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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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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