Old wives' Tales

Growing up you probably heard a lot of old wives' tales - part of our family's tradition. We are listing them here. Let us know if you have heard of others.

• If you spill sugar it means you're going to laugh
• If you laugh in the morning, you'll cry at night
• If you spill the salt, company is coming
• If your left palm is itchy, you are going to come into some money
• If your right palm itchy, you are going to pay some money
• If a bird crashes into your window, someone will die
• If your right hand is itchy - going to meet someone
• If you have an itchy nose - you're going to kiss a fool
• If you drop a butter knife - a man will visit
• If you drop a sharp knife - a man with a sharp tongue will visit
• If you drop a fork - a woman will visit
• If you drop a spoon - a child will visit
• If you drop your lavette (dishcloth) - you will get unexpected company
• Never give sharp gifts (knives or scissors) as a gift unless the person gives you a penny or some coin - means you will fight with that person
• It's bad luck to put your hat on a bed
• It's bad luck to put shoes on a table
• If you drop your gloves or 1 glove, let someone else pick them up or it's bad luck
• Never cut your nails on a weekend - it's bad luck

Partial tales remembered:

• If you spill the pepper,....

If you can remember others or complete the partially listed ones, post them on our Facebook group or email them to zastrefamily@gmail.com.