Are You Superstitious?

People in many countries have superstitions. Here are a few superstitions common in Canada.

1. It is unlucky to walk under a ladder.

2. A four-leaf clover will bring you good luck.

3. The number 13 is unlucky. Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day.

4. If you break a mirror you will have seven years of bad luck.

Background Information

Are you superstitious? Do you know anyone who is? Talk about the superstitions you know about and where you think they come from.

Questions

1. What is a superstition?

2. Why do you think superstitions are common to different countries?

3. What is unlucky to do?

4. Use the phrase four-leaf clover in a sentence?

5. How do you know you have good luck?

6. Why do you think the number 13 is unlucky?

7. What do you have to do to get 7 years bad luck?