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Superstition’s Grip on Modern Habits
From Ladders to Black Cats
The Quirky World of Superstitions
Ever caught yourself short after walking under a ladder or cringed when a black cat crossed your path? You’re not alone. These
What about the black cat thing? They got a bad rap in medieval Europe and were tied to witchcraft. The number 13? That came
superstitions have been with us for centuries, and they’re just two on a long list of many that people still have today. While some may feel silly, all of them have fascinating origin stories. Of course, there’s a practical, safety-related reason not to walk under a ladder, but the superstition comes from several places, including Christian tradition. In Christianity, the triangle represents the Holy Trinity. Walking through the triangle formed
from stories of betrayal and misfortune. Opening an umbrella indoors? That’s part practicality — no one wants to knock over a vase or poke someone in the eye — and part belief that opening them indoors would offend the Sun God. Do you carry a rabbit’s foot for good luck? You have Celtic folklore to thank for that one. The truth is that all superstitions are a mix of history, fear, and habit rolled into stuff we still believe and do without thinking. So, the
by a ladder was seen as breaking this perfect unity. Ladders were also associated with the gallows in medieval times. Walking under one was thought to bring death or bad luck — nobody wanted that energy.
next time you say “bless you” after a sneeze, remember you’re protecting souls one sniffle at a time.
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