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day isa person of the opposite sex, it foretells good luck for the rest of 
the year ; if of the same sex it is a bad omen. 
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5.—It is wrong to spit towards the sky. 
36,—It is wrong to place a veil over the face, or to counterfeit death. 
37.—One’s bed must not be made up in such a manner that the feet are 
towards the door, as thus the dead are carried out. 
58.—If two persons interlace their little fingers it will stop a dog from 
defecating and will oblige him to change the place which he has chosen 
for the performance. 
39.—White spots in the nails indicate presents. 
40.—If a horse hair be thrown into water it will become a snake. 
41.—For every gray hair pulled out seven will come. 
42.—Small ears are a sign of avarice; large, of generosity. 
43,.—Children who play with fire will wet the bed. 
44,—Old maids are to lead apes in hell. 
45.—If when about to say anything it is forgotten, it is a lie. 
46.—If one falls upstairs, he or she will not be married during that year. 
47,—It is lucky to have money in one’s pockets when the new moon is 
first seen: it must be turned over several times for increase. If one has 
not money then, it is a bad omen. 
48.—It is unlucky to destroy a swallow’s nest. 
49.—Speak of a person and one will hear from or see him or her. 
50.—A black cat is considered especially unlucky by sailors. 
51.—It is unlucky to point a loaded weapon at a person, as the devil 
loads them on such an occasion. 
52.—The shell of an egg should always be broken into pieces, or else 
witches will use them to ride in. 
53,—To spill salt is unlucky ; the omen can be averted by three pinches 
of salt being thrown over the left shoulder. 
54.—Once having gone out it is unlucky to return; in this case the ill- 
luck can be averted by taking a seat before making a fresh start. Some 
say you must sit down and cross your legs, 
55.—If the right ear burns it is a sign that some one is speaking well of 
one; if the left, bad. 
56.—Thirteen persons are unlucky at table or any other gathering, as 
one will die within the year. 
