At a recent dinner party at our house, the conversation turned to superstitions. Turns out, there are a lot of very interesting supersitions that exist in Ukraine. I find that some of them are rather similar to a few that I used to hear from my mother. For example- If your right hand itches-you will get money; if your left hand itches- you will lose money. So clearly, some superstitions cross cultural boundaries! I'd be interested to hear if there are similiarities between Ukrainian superstitions and some that you've heard--- let me know!
Here are some others:- While it is bad luck to make Borsch on Thursdays, it is good luck to sit between two people with the same name.
- An unmarried Ukrainian woman never sits at the corner of a table if she wants to marry within the next seven years.
- Before a trip- it's good luck to sit on your luggage before leaving.
- Never shake hands over a threshold for you will send misfortune to your host.
- While flowers are considered a gracious gift, do not present a bouquet with an even number of flowers.
- If cutlery falls to the floor, it means you can expect guests.
- Whistling indoors means financial hardship may befall you!
Thanks Andrei! For all the great conversation!
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