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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Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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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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Once a wedding ring has been placed on the finger, it is considered bad luck to remove it.
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The superstitious symbolism of a black cat crossing one's path is dependent upon culture: some cultures consider this a sign of impending bad luck, while some cultures consider this a sign of impending good luck.
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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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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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Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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