Presented to: M’am Namra Khalid.

Presented by:Tahzeeb Khan.

Iqra Ameer.Sania Tariq.

Jarar Ahmad.BS (Hons.) Computer Sciences

BS-CS-2nd ‘B’

SUPERSITITIONS(Assignment)

UNIVERSITY OF WAHQUAID AVENUE, WAHCANTT.

Superstitions:

Superstitions can be defined as, “Irrational beliefs, especially with regard to the unknown”

• Lucky Horseshoes

• Knocking on Wood mean

• Lucky Rabbit’s Foot

•Finding a Penny

•Lucky Little Ladybugs

• White rabbits

Catch falling leaves in autumn

• Breaking a Mirror

• Walking Under a Ladder

• The number 13th

• If You Sleep With Your Feet Towards A Door Someone Will Steal Your Soul

• Opening Umbrellas Indoors

• Black Cats bring Bad Luck

• Birds and Bad Luck

• Spilling Salt

• Boiled egg

• Bread

• Table knife

• Plate

• White tablecloth

• Bears

• Ravens

• Bats

• Sparrow

• White rabbits

• Peacock’s feather

• Bride and groom must not meet on the day of the wedding except at the altar.

• The bride should never wear her complete wedding clothes before the day.

• For good luck bride should wear “something borrowed, something blue, something old and something new.”

The husband should carry his new wife over the threshold of their home.

• When the left eye is blinking indicates something bad is going to happen.

• If you broke the glass it's a sign of bad luck...

• If we are walking and see a black cat cross in front of you, It’s bad luck.

• When the owl sings it's a sign of bad luck

• Kids shouldn't let anyone walk over them otherwise they'll stop growing.

• If you hiccup, it means you stole something.

• Opening the scissors and closing it without a reason causes family problems at home. Similar is the case with umbrella (like opening it inside the house.)

• When a crow crows at some ones window, it announces the arrival of guests.

• If a cat is heard crying, its a bad omen.

• Never call one back when the person is leaving the house.

• Never wash the front courtyard immediately after someone leaves the house.

• When a dog howls, someone is going to die in the neighborhood.

• When a bell rings when you wish for something, your wish will be fulfilled.

• Friday the 13th.

• Walk under a ladder.

• Black cat crosses your path.

• To break a mirror.

• Open an umbrella inside.

• Sing at the table or sleep on the table.

• A bird comes in window.

• When a dog howls, death is near.

• You must get out of bed on the same side you got in.

• Goldfish in the house bring bad luck.

• In Greece, people use to carry in their wallet a little bone of a bat, since it's believed to protect from the evil eye. Every typical Greek house has a cactus growing near its door - it saves from troubles. Any Greek knows that if he sneezes, somebody thinks about him.

.

• In UK it is believed that you would be lucky if you meet a black cat. Unlucky are those who break a mirror, see a crow. Not one Englishman will open his umbrella near the door or will put his new shoes on the table

•Any Irish knows that a werewolf is afraid of water. The Irish place metals on high levels. Blacksmithers are respected, since they are considered to dispose of bad spirits and diseases.

• Italians think you're lucky to hear a cat sneezing. It's not good if a bird enters through your window. If an Italian sees a nun, he will seek to touch a metal, so that the luck doesn't leave him.

• In China broom is given a special attention. They believe each broom has inside a spirit, that's why you have to use it carefully. Hitting someone with a broom means a curse. Number 8 is the lucky number for the Chinese. Number 1 means loneliness.

• Japanese are afraid to be potted in three. The one from the middle is expected to die. For avoiding misfortune, Japanese will not talk to man who talks while sleeping.

• In Moldova if you accidentally hit with your head your friends head you have to hit it the second time or someone will die in the family.

• In Russia, if you are sitting against the corner of the dinner table you won't marry for 7 years (only for girls).

• In Spain, it is said that putting on a jumper inside out, you'll have bad luck.

• In Venezuela, women will be lucky all year around if they wear yellow dress on New Year.

• In Eastern Europe, it is said that If you drop a fork during the meal, somebody is expected to come.

• In Italy, if a person sees a nun, he will seek to touch a metal, so that the luck doesn't leave him.

• In Thailand, those people who offering flowers to the monk cannot smell the flowers! If you did, then something very bad will happen to your nose soon...

• In India, never ask the question "where are you going?” while they are leaving house, its purpose will not be fulfilled.

And

• Taking a teaspoon of curd with little sugar before exam will bring good luck.

Sun Sign Positive Negative

AriesSelf-confident, Leaders, Enthusiastic

Irritable, Opinionated, Impatient

Taurus artistic, loving, trustworthyPossessive, Jealous, Controlling

Gemini charming, outgoing, brave vain, boastful, self-centered

Cancer Loyal, Generous, warm Moody, Insecure, Devious

LeoPassionate, Enthusiastic, Warm-hearted

Possessive, Bossy, Volatile

Virgo Practical, Intelligent, Cultured Cold, Picky, Perfectionist

LibraFair-minded, Romantic, Sociable

Manipulative, Indecisive, Gullible

Scorpio Passionate, Loyal, Ambitious Secretive, Broody, Withdrawn

Sagittarius Witty, Positive, AdventurousBad temper, Impatient, Impetuous

Capricorn Dependable, Loyal, Perseveres Conservative, Reserved, Resentful

Aquarius Visionary, Friendly, TolerantStubborn, Cold, Temperamental

Pisces Easy-going, Fun, Romantic Lazy, Sarcastic, Fantasist

I would like to conclude this article with a couple final thoughts aboutSuperstitions.“The world moves and civilization progresses, but the old superstitions remain thesame. The rusty horse-shoe found on the road is still prized as a lucky token, andwill doubtless continue to be so prized; for human nature does not change, andsuperstition is a part of human nature."