Talking Point: Superstitions
Created | Updated Jun 18, 2008

Walking under a ladder, putting an umbrella up indoors, finding a four-leafed-clover, black cats… magpies, spilling salt, finding pennies...a list of superstitions can end up as long as your arm. If you’re a believer, catching a falling leaf or having a black cat cross your path could give a boost to your day - unless of course you trip over the black cat! But what happens if you break a mirror; will you lose sleep worrying about being plagued by bad luck for seven years?
Perhaps you think superstitions are a load of old nonsense and refuse to take any notice, or maybe you just go along with the lucky ones? Who wouldn't like a bit of good luck to come their way? Is there really any harm in thinking that a good or bad event was caused by supernatural forces? Come on, uncross those fingers and tell us...
Are you superstitious?
Which superstitions do you believe in?
What's the most unusual superstition you've heard of?
Do you think superstitions could be dangerous?
Has anything happened to you that you put down to luck?