Good Luck Superstitions
70Elvis sang a song called "Good Luck Charm".... We even wish friends and family good luck when they are about to embark on a new adventure, get on stage or whatever the case may be.
I love folklore, legends, and superstitions. I am Irish and yes some of them I take to hear. Here are a few of the good luck superstitions that I would like to share with you just for the fun of it...
Some of theese I have heard growing up and others I found in my readings. Hope you enjoy.
- If you hang a picture of an elephant with its trunk toward the door, it will bring good luck.
- Picking up a penny will bring good luck all day.
- Sneezing three times before breakfast will bring good luck.
- If your garment is caught up by a bush or briar while out walking you'll have good luck with monetary gain.
- To find a horseshoe with open end up tward you will bring good luck.
- Wearing new clothes on Easter will bring good luck.
- An acorn brings good luck and ensures longlife.
- If you see a chimney sweep is good luck and making a wish when you see it the wish will come true.
- When a frog enters your home, you'll have good luck.
- Three butterflies in a row will bring the viewer good luck.
- A cricket in the house is a sign of good luck.
- If your nose itches.....Your mouth's in danger.....You'll kiss a fool.....And meet a stranger......Rub an itch to wood.....It will come to good.
- If if considered lucky to meet three sheep
- Passing an empty bucket when leaving your house give you good luck all day.
- A silver coin placed in a foundation of a house ensures good luck for the property owner
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I've heard these all my life...My dad loved to throw them out when they're least expected....
But forget about the penny...It's a lie....I found a penny, picked it up, and as always said, "a penny for good luck." HA!! My luck I received? A broken knee, when my foot slipped on a rock, baried in snow, and when I lost my footing, I landed on that same rock, my foot slipped on breaking my knee...Oh for the good ol' days, lol!!!
Yes, I too picked up a "penny for good luck" it was on heads too and my kneecap dislocated. So it doesn't matter to me when I see a penny I pick it up whether or not it is on heads or tails. lol










Jeffersonman 1776 says:
6 months ago
I didn't know any of those...thanks for sharing.