SUPERSTITIONS IN POLAND

Black catIn Poland a lot of people believe that when the black cat crosses your way you’ll have bad luck.

Sweep

When you meet a sweep, you ought to catch a random button of your outfit.Apparently it brings you luck

Four-leaved clover

If you manage to find four-leaved clover, You will have luck in the future.

Friday the Thirteenth

• It is said that Friday the Thiteenth brings misfortune probably because on that day in 1307, king of France-Philip IVth arrested the monks of the Knights Templar. I think that everyone should be careful this day.

Spilled saltIf somebody spills salt by accident, it may cause a quarrel.

Break a mirror

If you break a mirror, it will bring you 7 years of bad luck

Horse shoe

A horse shoe will bring you good luck.

Elephant with raised trunk

An elephant with raised trunk will bring you good luck.

Pass exam

You have to wear red underwear at your graduation ball if you want to pass your exams.

When get married

The best month for a wedding ceremony is with "R" letter in its name.

Knock on wood

If you want to succeed in something or are afraid of a sudden change of fortune, you could knock on wood to scare bad luck away.

Thank you for your attention

BY Piotr, Gimnazjum nr 3, Tarnobrzeg, Poland