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Italian signs and superstitions

It would seem what superstitions and signs can be discussed in a country where perhaps the most convinced Catholics in the world live. But despite the full force of their faith, Italians still can’t pass by a black cat without panic, or not look at a fortuneteller to find out the future.

The fact that the inhabitants of beautiful Italy are hostages of superstition is also proved by numerous studies of sociologists. So, a few years ago, the latter managed to conduct a survey that showed that almost 30 percent of the Italians interviewed were sure that they had become the object of witchcraft and black magic at least once. About 20 percent of respondents admitted that they became participants at least once. spiritualistic sessions, 11 percent said they believed in the transmigration of souls.

So what signs, superstitions and mystical beliefs are most common in a Catholic country?

In fact, many Italian omens are very similar to Russian and Belarusian. Residents of the country and the sun, for example, too don't like black cats, try not to sprinkle saltso as not to bring misfortune to your head. Italians for nothing in life won't look in a broken mirror or in one of his fragments, naively believing that a piece of their soul would remain in him.

Like the Russians, the fair sex of Italy love to look in dream booksto find out what their dream means.

However, oddities and contradictions in the Italian beliefs can not be counted.

Surprisingly, in Italy it is believed that the rope on which the suicide was hung will preserve his vitality and will certainly bring good luck.

Another strange and ill-conceived superstition: if a drop of wax flows down the candle, this is not good, but if the flame of the candle goes out at all, the appearance of evil spirits. Left-handers of Italy were not at all lucky: holding a spoon in their left hand is also not recommended. Moreover, apparently, the impressionable inhabitants of a sunny country were not enough friday the 13th: in some areas no less fear and the 17ththat falls on the last day of the work week. However, this belief is rooted in the days of the Roman Empire.

But if a child was born on Friday (not on the 13th and 17th of the day, of course), then be strong and courageous to him.

Among the funny signs, the Italians observe the following: you can’t open an umbrella in the house - unfortunately. Therefore, many do not take risks and dry their umbrellas closed.

Italians also do not like to walk under the stairs - unfortunately.

To see a white horse is for trouble, but to find a horseshoe is for luck.

It is strongly not recommended to use one match three together or to smoke a cigarette in the same composition. Italians also believe that killing a seagull will bring you nothing but grief. Away from sin don't put crutches and a hat on the bed, and stay away from monasteries: see three or four nuns - unfortunately. However, not all signs of the Italians are bad.

So, for example, if you were lucky enough to find a coin or a button, then luck will accompany you throughout the day. And when you see a rainbow or a shooting star, do not forget to make your most cherished desire.

Watch the video: Italian Superstitions (November 2024).

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