Strange Beliefs in Some Countries
by Even in this modern age, some people have strange beliefs. Here is a list of such beliefs followed by people in some countries.
- Japanese keep a toy cat, “Maneki Neko”, somewhere in their homes which they believe is lucky. They think 7 and 8 are lucky numbers and 4 and 9 are unlucky. They even don’t pronounce the numbers 4 and 9, as they believe that even the sounds may cause harm to them.
- In Greece, people believe that the bone of a bat brings luck to them. So, whenever they go outside for any important work they keep it in their pocket.
- Bulgarians believe that broken glassware brings luck for them. If suddenly any glassware falls down and breaks, they celebrate.
- Germans believe the touch of a broom stick brings luck for them.
- Turkish people believe that camel brings luck for them.
- Indians believe that wandering mice in their homes brings them a lot of money.
- In some Western countries, people believe that a leaf called “Water Hyacinth” brings luck for them. People grow these plants in their garden believing that the four parts of a leaf are symbols to love, luck, belief and hope.
- Indians believe it is unlucky for them if a black cat comes against their way. But in some places in Ireland and Britain people believe it is lucky.
- Britain people believe it is very unlucky when somebody keeps the new shoes on the table. They believe it is the reason for the sudden death of any person in their home.
- Lucky symbol for the British people is a white horse.
- People in Peru wear yellow undergarments on New Year’s Day, which they believe bring luck and success throughout the year.
- People in West Virginia and Pennsylvania eat pork and raw vegetables on New Year’s Day, which they consider is lucky.
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Post CommentIcyCucky
On October 17, 2007 at 7:53 pm
Good article, and such great finding.
valli
On October 17, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Thank you Icy.
Tariq Sohail
On March 1, 2009 at 5:36 pm
I have been living in GREECE for twenty years and I have not heard of this belief nor have seen any one keeping a bat bone in pocket for goodluck.I can safely assure you that this information is wrong.
Stephanie
On April 1, 2009 at 4:12 am
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and not a year has passed that we haven’t eaten pork. However, I’m not sure about the raw veggies, we usually pair the pork with sauerkraut, kielbasa and hot dogs
radhika
On June 3, 2009 at 3:02 am
great article….indians even believe that when they have a bee hive in or near their house it will bring them lot of money
Blaj
On October 21, 2009 at 8:36 am
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joe
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zaza
On October 23, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I am Turkish I have not heard any one beleive camel brings luck to people because we don`t have camels in Turkiye.
Izzy
On April 2, 2011 at 5:34 pm
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