Irish superstitions

Irish people are or at least were some of the most superstitious people that ever existed. As an Irish woman in my twenties I have learned many of the superstions from the older generations. I will share a few of these superstitions as I remember them.

Irish superstitions part one - Unlucky omens:

You may have heard the saying "the luck of the Irish" but according to old Irish tales or Old wives tales most things brought Bad luck!

* If anyone stumbled at the ___________________of a grave - it was considered bad luck and if you were unfortunate enough to actually fall and touch the ground, death would most likely occur within the year. * If a magpie came to your front ________________ and looked at you - this signaled death and could not be averted * ______________ cats, a girls whisteling or a crowing hen all signaled bad luck * If you kill a robin you will never see or have good luck. * A wagtail near your house equals bad luck * It is unlucky to accept a lock of ________________ from a lover * It is unlucky if a hare crosses your path before sunrise * _____________________ is the most unlucky day to move house, start a business or take a trip * Never put shoes on a ____________________ or you will be sure to have bad luck * A broken mirror means _______________ years bad luck * It is bad luck for a fisherman to keep the first salmon of the _________________. * You must never ________________ under a ladder * You must never open an _____________________ in the house * Handing someone a knife is bad luck * Two people washing their hands in the same ____________ at the same time means disaster * _____________ haired women were considered most unlucky

Correction:

* If anyone stumbled at the foot of a grave - it was considered bad luck and if you were unfortunate enough to actually fall and touch the ground, death would most likely occur within the year * If a magpie came to your front door and looked at you - this signaled death and could not be averted * Black cats, a girls whisteling or a crowing hen all signaled bad luck * If you kill a robin you will never see or have good luck *

A wagtail near your house equals bad luck * It is unlucky to accept a lock of hair from a lover * It is unlucky if a hare crosses your path before sunrise * Friday is the most unlucky day to move house, start a business or take a trip * Never put shoes on a table or you will be sure to have bad luck * A broken mirror means seven years bad luck * It is bad luck for a fisherman to keep the first salmon of the season * You must never walk under a ladder * You must never open an umbrella in the house * Handing someone a knife is bad luck * Two people washing their hands in the same sink at the same time means disaster * Red haired women were considered most unlucky

Interpret:Stevie Wonder

SuperstitionVery superstitious, writings on the wall,Very superstitious, ................................ bout to fall,............................ month old baby, broke the lookin glassSeven years of bad luck, the good things in your past.

When you believe in things that you dont understand,Then you suffer,Superstition aint the way

Very superstitious, ...................... your face and hands,...................... me of the problem, do all that you can,Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin strong,You dont wanna save me, sad is my song.

When you believe in things that you dont understand,Then you suffer,Superstition aint the way, yeh, yeh.

Very superstitious, nothin more to say,Very superstitious, the ........................ on his way,Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin glass,Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past

When you believe in things that you dont understand,Then you suffer,Superstition aint the way, no, no, no.

Interpret:Stevie Wonder

SuperstitionVery superstitious, writings on the wall,Very superstitious, ladders bout to fall,Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin glassSeven years of bad luck, the good things in your past.

When you believe in things that you dont understand,Then you suffer,Superstition aint the way

Very superstitious, wash your face and hands,Rid me of the problem, do all that you can,Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin strong,You dont wanna save me, sad is my song.

When you believe in things that you dont understand,Then you suffer,Superstition aint the way, yeh, yeh.

Very superstitious, nothin more to say,Very superstitious, the devils on his way,Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin glass,Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past

When you believe in things that you dont understand,Then you suffer,Superstition aint the way, no, no, no.