Superstitions from Home
Since childhood, like many other Turkish friends, I have been a victim of superstitions. Although no real life evidence was available to support the credibility of these legends, they have been whispered into my vulnerable ears on a regular basis. From mother to babysitters, every adult around me had their own catalog of superstitions. I have found each entertaining, but also a little too scary to disregard at certain times. Here are a few I have been able to hold onto:
- Bad Luck:
- Passing underneath a staircase
- Looking at a broken mirror
- Tossing/raising glasses with a glass of water
- Disturbing the Dead:
- Cutting nails after sunset
- Chewing gum at home
- Whistling at home
- Passing by a cemetery with music on
- Miscellaneous:
- Eating the white bottom part of watermelon will make you go bald
- Not looking directly at the eyes of the person you are tossing glasses with will bring bad sex
- Eating the leftovers from the bottom of the casserole means you will get married in winter
- Pulling your hair when you see a black cat keeps away the evil
- Spitting on any sharp object before passing them over avoids fights and break-ups
- Buying soap, cuff links and belts as gifts means you are headed for a break-up (Eliminates almost half of the easiest gift ideas/packages)
- Luck will be on your side if a pigeon dumps on you