SUPERSTITIONS IN SPAIN

THE YELLOW COLOUR:

Color of the sulfur of the hell according to Christian tradition

Color of falseness and betrayal Yellow color proscribed throughout

Europe by people from the theatre Superstition came from Molière since

he died wearing yellow.

THE SALT: Element of the land Considered protector against curses and

carrier of good luck since the ancient world. Symbolizes union between men and divinity Salt kept in house for inflow of money and

avoid illnesses. Bad luck to spill salt Comes from The Last Supper where Christ

made the mistake of spilling salt.

THE WEDDING: If Groom’s friend cuts a piece of the

groom’s tie he’ll get married soon If bride wears blue she’ll have a happy

marriage If the groom sees the bride’s dress, she’ll

have bad luck during the ceremony. If the bride wears something new,

something old, and some thing borrowed she’ll have good luck.

Ermita de San Isdiro

On May 15 all the single women gather at the chapel

Put pins on a vessel If they prick their fingers with the pins

they will find a husband