AMERICAN SUPERSTITIONS – PART IV

10 – Halloween
Halloween is celebrated on October 31st. On that night ghosts and witches walk the earth. Spirits can’t be seen, so children dressed in costumes carrying pumpkins may do the spirits’ “tricks” for them. To protect their homes, neighbors must give the children “treats” of cookies or candy.

11 – Friday the thirteenth
It’s believed that the combination of Friday, an unlucky day and thirteen, an unlucky number, will bring great misfortune.

12 – A black cat crossing your path
People used to believe that witches could change themselves into cats. A black cat crossing your path is bad luck because it might be a witch in disguise.