Another common superstition is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house - it will either bring misfortune to the person that opened it or to the household.Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is unpopular,as it inevitably brings rain!
The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some,and when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday,anyone wishing to avoid an inauspicious event had better stay indoors.
The worst misfortune that can befall you is incurred by breaking a mirror,as it brings seven years of bad luck!The superstition is supposed to have originated in ancient times,when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.
Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain,even though they are associated with witchcraft - a witch's animal-familiar' is usually a black cat.It is especially lucky if a black cat crosses your path.
A commonly-held superstition is that of touching wood for luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate,such as 'my car has never broken down - touch wood!'
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