Western_Superstitions.pptVIP

Knocking on Wood The early Christian worship for the cross The medieval tradition of sanctuary Tree worship Knocking on Wood It was believed that good spirits lived in trees, and that by knocking on anything made from wood, we could call upon these spirits for protection against misfortune. Opening an Umbrella Indoors Indoor umbrella violates the right order of things. Indoor umbrella is an insult to the Sun Saying “God Bless You” to a Sneezer In the European cultures, sneezing traditionally is associated with death. “God bless you” is regarded as a charm against the danger of the moment.