St. Andrew’s Day is an extremely popular holiday in Poland, celebrated on November 30. Although it is usually associated with fortune telling and fun, there are also beliefs about what can bring bad luck on this special day. They should definitely be taken with a pinch of salt, but as anecdotes they are really interesting!
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Be careful with salt on St. Andrew’s Day! Also look at the keys
One of the popular signs of misfortune on St. Andrew’s Day is the spilling of salt. This is a very bad omen that can be broken by throwing your right hand over your left shoulder a little. Another element that, according to folk beliefs, brings bad luck on St. Andrew’s Day is losing keys. It was believed that losing your keys during this evening could lead to loss of happiness and problems in everyday life. Keys were seen as a symbol of opening new doors and opportunities, and their loss could block access to positive change.
Stay away from scissors. We don’t cut our hair on St. Andrew’s Day
Another well-known superstition is cutting your hair, which is considered an extremely bad idea on this day. It is said that a woman who does this will lose her chance at love for many years. Therefore, it is worth waiting at least one day to visit the hairdresser. However, this does not apply to other hair treatments.
It is worth emphasizing that these beliefs are folk in nature and based on tradition, not facts. Regardless of whether someone believes in these superstitions or treats them as fun, St. Andrew’s Day is a time of joyful atmosphere and common celebration.
Source: Gazeta
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