Superstitions, beliefs, traditions and customs from Bulgaria and the world. The unusual and strange beliefs in different cultures have survived to this day. When traditions command and the gods are silent.
Dogwood is used as a magical tree, which brings hope, health, long life and luck to the home. Long ago, the most durable weapons were made from dogwood.
If you see a spider run along its web in the afternoon, this means that you'll travel. If you see a spiderweb in the opening of a door, a guest will visit you. If you see a spider at night, it means financial loss.
Clothes that are taken off must be put on a clothes hanger and not strewn all about the room, since that causes an evil spirit to sit on them. If a magpie sits across from your window, it means guests will arrive soon.
People all over the world believe in different portents and omens. According to Lebanese people for example, spilled coffee in the home is the harbinger of great happiness, success and luck.
A child born during Holy Week and especially if born on Easter, will have luck in every aspect and will never complain of poor health. It is thought that all beliefs pertaining to love are true on Easter.
Superstitions are related to wearing all kinds of talismans, casting magic and so on. Many people claim that they don't believe in superstitions, without even thinking that a large majority of the things they do or don't do are also superstitions.
Never use broken or cracked objects. If you are able to fix them, do it, if not - throw them away. Otherwise, you run the risk of not having any luck in love, nor work and to be left wondering why things work out for others but not for you.
In ancient Rome, it was believed that if 12 sorcerers were gathered in one place, the 13th to arrive would be the Devil himself. The terror of the number 13 is strong even today.
On the 31st of October, millions of otherwise nice and normal people will dress up as witches, vampires, zombies, aliens, pirates, ghosts and who knows what else.
Trembling of the eye is connected to various superstitions. It is believed that if your eyes are shaking, it surely means something, it’s not just a temporary tic.