Although many people will insist that they aren't superstitious, omens and superstitions actually play a part in all our lives. Commaonsense should, by rights, triumph over instinct. But that's not always the case! 1.You will automatically flinch even though you know the glass will protect you. Instinct wins over common sense!
Why do people believe in superstitions? Superstitions come in three main forms each one having its own explanation. 2. Love letters should always be written in ink according to some superstitions. To write in pencil is an ill-omen for the courtship. It is not a good omen to propose by mail and if a girl receives two letters from different lovers at the same time, she will marry neither of them.
3. And only the person conducting the service should pick it up, or the life of the couple may turn out unhappy. 4. Unable to resist this temptation, some girls will try on their dress but leave off a shoe or a glove, out of respect for this wold tradition.
How did this type of superstition originate? It is likely that people observed certain unfortunate experiences after having performed an action. They will have avoided repeating these for fear of attracting further misfortune on their way. 5. Walk under a ladder for instance and there's the danger of some paint, tools or a bucket falling on your head!