BobRingReflections

My previous blog article discussed good luck superstitions.  This article will cover bad luck superstitions. Most of us probably don’t know why we give a little shudder when we see Friday the 13 th looming on the calendar, or why we say “bless you” when someone sneezes.  But these and other common bad luck superstitions typically have a colorful history that dates back centuries.  And while some superstitions may be just for fun, others might affect you enough to influence the choices you make.  None, though, is based in fact, though many have deep roots in a culture’s tradition and history.   This article will focus on 13 bad luck superstitions, i.e., those thought to cause bad luck or provide protection from bad luck .  My objective is to document the back story of these superstitions.  As with good luck superstitions, the reader will find that most bad luck superstitions arise from a variety of sources, including cultural beliefs, religion, and personal experiences.  The orig