black cat

Black Cats

Black cats are believed to bring bad luck.

Part One: Discussion

Work with a partner or group, and discuss the following questions:

  • Do you come from a culture of superstition?
  • What are some superstitions that are common in your culture?
  • Are you superstitious in any way?

Where do superstitions come from? Do some quick research online on the origins of the following superstitions. Share and discuss your findings in pairs or groups:

  1. Walking under a ladder
  2. Unlucky 13
  3. Knocking on wood
  4. Opening an umbrella indoors
  5. Lucky horseshoes

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