Spilt wine
In Rome, a little wine used to be spilt on the table before a repast in honour of the gods. It is, therefore, a lucky gesture, an expression of gratitude which one hopes will be rewarded.
Unlucky thirteen
You have invited some friends to dine.
There ought to have been fifteen, but two were unable to attend. You are appalled to find that you have thirteen guests. Make haste to find a fourteen person or ask the thirteenth not to come; for, among this thirteen, one is sure to die before the year is out.
It was thirteen apostles who celebrate Easter. One of them betrayed his master and hanged himself. The number thirteen is therefore unlucky; among thirteen persons, there is one who is a traitor and a potential a hanged man.
The number thirteen is only dangerous at the table, for it was there that the treachery of Judas was discovered. There is no need to worry if numbers total thirteen elsewhere.
Upside-down bread
If the bread, the staff of life, is turned upside down, it signifies death. Respect due to food demands that it should never be in such a position on the table. Otherwise, misfortune will result.
The last drop of wine in the bottle
If you drink it, there is the chance that you will marry within the year or, if you are already married, you will have a daughter. No one knows why. This reason has been long forgotten. Perhaps it is the symbol of poverty. Marriage, like daughters, it is said, costs man dearly.
Spilt salt.
Your host has served you with a slice of tender beef, thick and juice. You decided to whet the gravy with a little salt. You grasp the salt cellar but inadvertently capsize it. The salt spills on the table, and suddenly there is disquiet all around. Quickly collect a few of the scattered grains and fling them over your shoulder to keep away evil. Salt was the symbol of friendship, each person offering it to the other at the beginning of the meal. It was essential not to capsize the salt cellar, which would have been a sign of disagreement. Likewise, one took great care not to give a knife as a present, for it would break the friendship.
(From New Larousse Gastronomique)
What do you think? You may believe, agree or disagree.
Even numbers are perfect and odd numbers are excellent
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| Two Pink Roses |
Even numbers are perfect.
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| One Hydrangea |
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| One Apple |
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| Three colours I found in the same bush. Gorgeous Three Hydrangeas |
Odd numbers are excellent
Those are what I think, even numbers are perfect and odd numbers are accurate.
More superstitions, anecdotes and quotations soon.
Stay Tuned
Susy
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