Introduction:
In the South, superstitions are facts that science hasn’t proven yet. Through this project we collected pieces of southern culture from family and friends, and the result is a collection of rituals, sayings, and customs that, if practiced, put the odds of life in your favor. Whether or not you truly believe in these superstitions, it is better to be safe than sorry.
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Presentation:
Items:
Acknowledging the Supernatural
Bird pooping on you for good luck
Catching pneumonia with wet hair or no coat outside
No baths or phone calls during storms
Showering During a Thunderstorm
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”
Step on a crack, break your momma’s back
Pant your porch blue to keep away haints
If someone sweeps under your feet, you’ll never get married
If your nose itches, you’ll have company
Hang an upturned horseshoe over your doorway for good luck
Collectors:
- Jack Jacobs
- Jack Walker
- Jack Keane
- Ted McManus
Keywords:
- Superstitions
- Customs
- Rituals
- Rhymes
Picture credits: Yahoo!; Hidden Charleston; Southern Living; Youtube