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fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

"It Meant Bad Luck For A Year": 19 Questionable Family Superstitions That Gen Z And Millennials Still Swear By

From keeping your purse off the floor to skipping chicken on New Year's Day, these family superstitions didn't fade - they stuck. Call them cultural traditions, old wives' tales, or just "I'm not risking it." They promise good luck, ward off "the devil," and trace how beliefs travel from grandparents to Gen Z'ers. As bizarre as some of them sound, we keep them for the same reason we keep family recipes: they were handed down with love, warnings, and a little drama.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

When Superstitious Beliefs Cause Original Harm

The intent behind superstitious rituals often comes from a desire for control, but such actions can lead to severe personal and societal consequences. These consequences highlight how blind faith in spiritual solutions can morph into exploitation and harm.
Mental health
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

You're more likely to win Powerball 100 times than do what this California mom did

An Apple Valley mother has delivered all her children on July 7, feeling it is a divine sign.
New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Superstitious Knicks fans take drastic measures to magically will team to beat Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals

Fans resort to superstitions to support the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, embodying their hope and loyalty through various rituals.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

My Husband's Grandmother Has a Bizarre Superstition About Our Baby's Nursery. She's Starting to Freak Me Out.

Respect your grandmother-in-law's beliefs but maintain your decisions about nursery preparations.
Redirect conversations by asking her for advice instead of dwelling on the nursery.
fromRMNB
7 months ago

Tom Wilson has a lucky egg in his locker stall and he's 'not moving it'

Not only does this episode further reveal how much the 2024-25 Capitals are messing with each other, but the lucky egg also represents how superstitious this bunch remains.
Washington Capitals
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

Patriots rookie Will Campbell reveals wild pregame superstition

I'm very superstitious in my pregame routine, so I have a way that I go about it every time.
New England Patriots
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
7 months ago

Dylan Strome reveals Capitals teammates' fascination with Alex Ovechkin's Subway order: 'What's on the sub today?'

Alex Ovechkin's superstitious routines significantly contribute to his athletic success.
Ovechkin’s rituals are well-known and sometimes challenged by opponents.
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