Italian Medical Superstitions

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1. Cats (Felines) Some of us grew up that it is a sign of good luck if a black cat crosses your path. Perhaps not during Haloween but this is not true in Italy. Black cats are thought to be a sign of bad luck. 2. A Loaf of Bread A loaf of bread must always be …

17 Weird Italian Superstitions Italians ACTUALLY Live By

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Friday 17th. While in some countries Friday the 13th is considered a bad omen, Italy has its …

Sicilian Curses and Other Superstitions - The Proud Italian

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Malocchio or “Evil Eye,” is one of the Italians’ main superstitions. It is best known as a curse, but can …

14 Italian Superstitions: Hats, Cats and Evil Eyes

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Opening an umbrella in a closed environment: Ah! Sacrilegious. It doesn’t matter if it’s …

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According to Italian traditions, a loaf of bread must always be placed facing up. This superstition is based on the religious fact that bread is considered a symbol of …

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According to this Italian superstition, any single woman whose feet have been brushed by a broom will never find love, and especially will never get …

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There are also medical superstitions. The colpo d’aria (“punch of air” – a draft) is considered extremely dangerous, causing anything from a cold to paralysis. One …

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One of the more popular superstitions is the Malocchio (mal=bad occhio=eye) or the evil eye. It’s the look that one person gives to another if they are jealous or …

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In Italian superstitions, beds are associated with illness and death. According to medieval Italian customs anything placed on a bed immediately receives bad luck, …