Sunday, March 2, 2008

Superstitions and Children's literature

More superstitions featured in the children's series West of Noreaso, this time starting with the letter F.

For those who completely rake out a fire before retiring top bed. A few embers should always be left burning. Bad Luck

To stir anything with a fork is to stir up misfortune. Bad Luck

Fingers Crossed - By crossing our fingers, evil spirits would be prevented from destroying our chances of good fortune. Good Luck

A frog brings good luck to the house it enters . Good Luck

If the bottom of your right foot itches, you are going to take a trip.

If a candle flame suddenly turns blue, there's a ghost nearby.

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