SUPERSTITIOUS CUBA

I could not decide which country to write about for a long time. However, when I saw a man walking along the street and smoking a Cuban cigar, I understood it is a good sign. As a result, I managed to find a lot of various and impressive Cuban superstitions.

As Cuban society consists of atheists, catholics and African religion followers, their superstitions and beliefs created a bright and impressive mix which is worth our attention:

• Having the last drink, never say "el ultimo", or you will die soon.

• A little bit of rum is poured in the room’s corner as an offering for the dead.
• Making a toast with a glass of water will bring you tears, but spilling water accidentally on the dinning table is good luck.
• If you leave a glass of water at your bedside overnight and there are bubbles in the glass the next morning, a good chance that you are surrounded by good spirits.
• When the New Year comes you take a full bucket of water and throw all the water on the street to “clean” your house from all the bad things.
• If you have an enemy and want to protect yourself from him, freeze his name. It is believed that if you put a piece of paper in the freezer with the full name of the person who is trying to harm you, neither bad thoughts nor actions from that person can hurt you.
• If you are pregnant, and a boy you know but have not seen in a while runs TOWARDS you, you are having a girl.  If he runs AWAY from you, you are having a boy.
• Never place your purse on the floor, or your plans will be destroyed.
• Placing scissors on the bed will bring you a fight with a loved one (especially if your SO will sit on them).
• Wearing your clothes inside out means that you will receive a present very soon.
• Itch in the palm of your left hand means you will soon get some money, while in the right one means shaking hands with someone (either friend or just guest).

I hope you found something interesting for you. Just remember that itchy palms and inside out clothes could also be a signal that it's time to wash your hands and be more attentive next time)) See you next week.