WHERE LA SEINE RUNS

Bonjour, my dear friends. Today I decided to search for some more superstitions in country of wine, cheese and croissants. France is famous for its highly developed culture, interesting genuine traditions and most adventurous love affairs in the whole Europe.  Therefore, if you go to France or have French friends just remember the following:

 

·         Mind your behavior with bread. If you try handing the French an upside-down loaf, they may throw it back in your face. Apparently handing someone a loaf of bread upside-down (or placing it on the table upside-down) brings both the giver and the recipient hunger and bad luck.

·         This superstition is very funny for me. In France, a dog poo is considered to contain the luck bestowing powers. If you step in dog poo with your left foot, good luck will follow you. Beware stepping on it with your right foot though as this means there’s even worse luck to come!

·         If you don’t want to attract bad luck, never cross a French stream holding a cat. And if a black cat crosses your path at night then prepare for some bad fortune coming your way.

·         French wives should never iron their husband's pants whilst wearing a belt – it will lead to him suffering kidney pain.

·         With all this bad luck around, if you are moving, bring the table in first. You will have excellent health in your new home.

·         When it comes to smoking, never light a cigarette from a candle, because the old wives tale says this will result in the death of a sailor, or he will at least lose his job. If you light a prayer candle in a church, always do it from a match or a lighter and never from another candle. If you do, then your wishes and good will will be transferred to whoever the first candle was lit for.

And last but not least: if you have a big fly or a dragonfly in the house, you’ll soon have company. Just check whether your ears are buzzing as it can help you to guess who is talking about you and will come soon.  See you next week :)