POLISH BELIEFS AND SUPERSTITIONS Four-leaf clover The four-leaf clover is often regarded as the object bringing luck, often searched by children.
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POLISH BELIEFS
AND
SUPERSTITIONS
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Four-leaf clover
The four-leaf clover is often regarded as the object
bringing luck, often searched by children. When it is
found it means a good luck.
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Spilled salt
Spilling the salt means end of the divine care and
breaking the bond with family and friends.
If you have already spilt the salt – do not wait!.
Immediately throw the small amout of salt over the
left shoulder three times.
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Number 13
Number 13 universally is regarded unhappy and
bringing bad luck. There is nothing worse than to have
the thirteenth number in the daily newspaper, or to
live on the thirteenth floor.
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Friday the thirteenth
The Friday the thirteenth is regarded as the day full
of dangers. To avoid any of them we should stay in
bed, or under the table…
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Black cat
Many persons believe in the fact that the black cat
running before us brings bad luck. Therefore, they stop
and wait until somebody else will first cross the road
where the animal ran.
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Number seven
In many cultures it symbolizes the connection of the
time and space. Some people are getting married on the
seventh day of month because they believe that this day
will bring them luck.
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Walking under the ladder
A lot of people think that walking under the ladder
brings bad luck. They claim that after such an event a
brick may fall onto their heads, or the bucket full of
water can be poured onto them.
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Broken mirror
The broken mirror means seven years of the misfortune.
It is possible however to prevent seven years of
incessant disasters. According to some people it will be
sufficient to wrap all pieces of the mirror up in the
linen rag and to tie around seven times around, and
then to wrap the double knot up and to throw it away.
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Spilling ink
Spilling ink may mean trouble, worries and
the failure of the plan that have already been
started.
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Superstitions connected
with a house
We often forget about something and we are
going back home – it will bring us bad luck.
When inside, you should sit down and count
from seven to one. Also, we should not move
into the new house in April, July or in
November.
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Superstitions connected with
eggs
Dropping and breaking an egg is an announcement of
good news. But when the egg is not damaged, or only
crack it is considered a bad luck.
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Dropping the piece of cutlery
If you drop the spoon - expect the guest.
If you drop the fork - a guest will be a woman.
If you drop the knife - a guest will be a man.
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Seeing the chimney sweeper
The superstition says that when we see the
chimney sweeper it is necessary to catch the
button. We can release it only when we see the
man in glasses, open window, or the smoke
from the chimney.
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Quiz
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does it mean when we see a black cat?
What activities are associated with seeing the chimney sweep?
How many leaves has the good luck clover got?
What are the superstitions connected with a house?
What does broken mirror mean?
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Answers
1. A black cat means bad luck.
2. When we see the chimney sweeper it is necessary to catch the
button. We can release it when we see the man in glasses, the
open window, or smoke coming out from the chimney.
3. Such clover has got four leaves.
4. Forgetting about something and going back into the house.
Moving into the new house in April, July or November.
5. The broken mirror means seven years of the misfortune.
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Thanks for watching my presentation
Patrycja Orman
POLISH BELIEFS
AND
SUPERSTITIONS
Slide 2
Four-leaf clover
The four-leaf clover is often regarded as the object
bringing luck, often searched by children. When it is
found it means a good luck.
Slide 3
Spilled salt
Spilling the salt means end of the divine care and
breaking the bond with family and friends.
If you have already spilt the salt – do not wait!.
Immediately throw the small amout of salt over the
left shoulder three times.
Slide 4
Number 13
Number 13 universally is regarded unhappy and
bringing bad luck. There is nothing worse than to have
the thirteenth number in the daily newspaper, or to
live on the thirteenth floor.
Slide 5
Friday the thirteenth
The Friday the thirteenth is regarded as the day full
of dangers. To avoid any of them we should stay in
bed, or under the table…
Slide 6
Black cat
Many persons believe in the fact that the black cat
running before us brings bad luck. Therefore, they stop
and wait until somebody else will first cross the road
where the animal ran.
Slide 7
Number seven
In many cultures it symbolizes the connection of the
time and space. Some people are getting married on the
seventh day of month because they believe that this day
will bring them luck.
Slide 8
Walking under the ladder
A lot of people think that walking under the ladder
brings bad luck. They claim that after such an event a
brick may fall onto their heads, or the bucket full of
water can be poured onto them.
Slide 9
Broken mirror
The broken mirror means seven years of the misfortune.
It is possible however to prevent seven years of
incessant disasters. According to some people it will be
sufficient to wrap all pieces of the mirror up in the
linen rag and to tie around seven times around, and
then to wrap the double knot up and to throw it away.
Slide 10
Spilling ink
Spilling ink may mean trouble, worries and
the failure of the plan that have already been
started.
Slide 11
Superstitions connected
with a house
We often forget about something and we are
going back home – it will bring us bad luck.
When inside, you should sit down and count
from seven to one. Also, we should not move
into the new house in April, July or in
November.
Slide 12
Superstitions connected with
eggs
Dropping and breaking an egg is an announcement of
good news. But when the egg is not damaged, or only
crack it is considered a bad luck.
Slide 13
Dropping the piece of cutlery
If you drop the spoon - expect the guest.
If you drop the fork - a guest will be a woman.
If you drop the knife - a guest will be a man.
Slide 14
Seeing the chimney sweeper
The superstition says that when we see the
chimney sweeper it is necessary to catch the
button. We can release it only when we see the
man in glasses, open window, or the smoke
from the chimney.
Slide 15
Quiz
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does it mean when we see a black cat?
What activities are associated with seeing the chimney sweep?
How many leaves has the good luck clover got?
What are the superstitions connected with a house?
What does broken mirror mean?
Slide 16
Answers
1. A black cat means bad luck.
2. When we see the chimney sweeper it is necessary to catch the
button. We can release it when we see the man in glasses, the
open window, or smoke coming out from the chimney.
3. Such clover has got four leaves.
4. Forgetting about something and going back into the house.
Moving into the new house in April, July or November.
5. The broken mirror means seven years of the misfortune.
Slide 17
Thanks for watching my presentation
Patrycja Orman