Question

Write about superstition in Belarus!!!

Answer 1

SOME COMMON SUPERSTITIONS IN BELARUS

In spite of living in the 21st century people still believe in strange things. We call these beliefs " superstitions". Usually they have some kind of explanation but most people do not think about it - they just follow the tradition. Some superstitions are common and some are unique. Here are a few examples of Belarusian superstitions:

1 Never whistle in the house – that blows all your money away.

2 Do not pass things over a threshold – that means bad luck for you.

3 Do not sit at the corner of a table, or you won’t be able to get married for at least another 7 years.

4 If a  black cat crosses your path, it's bad luck.

5 If you forget something  at home and have to go back to get it, you'll have bad luck, but if you look in a mirror when you come back, you'll have good luck.

6 When hearing the cuckoo for the first time in a year, you need to shake the money in your pocket to ensure there will always be money throughout the year.