Do you believe in superstitions

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DO YOU BELIEVE IN SUPERSTITIONS ?

DO YOU BELIEVE IN SUPERSTITIONS ?

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«Russians are a very superstitious people». I agree with this statement.

«Russians are a very superstitious people». I agree with this statement.

I think superstitions are an important part of our culture. I find it interesting. Every country has its own superstitions and their origins. People passed superstitions from generation to generation. I think it is important because it is the folklore of our country.
I did some research on interesting Russian superstitions. I am going to tell you about some of the most interesting superstitions.

INTRODUCTION

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If you are visiting someone or going on a date, make

If you are visiting someone or going on a date, make

sure that your bouquet has an odd number of flowers. Russians bring flowers in even numbers only to cemeteries. 

1. GIVE FLOWERS ONLY IN ODD NUMBERS

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Do not turn back if you realize that you have forgotten

Do not turn back if you realize that you have forgotten

something at home or else something bad could happen to you. However, if you really must go back take a look in the mirror before you leave the house again.

2. DO NOT TURN BACK IF YOU ARE HALFWAY THERE

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It is doubtful that you would do this at someone else’s

It is doubtful that you would do this at someone

else’s house, but even at home you shouldn’t lick a knife. According to Russian lore this will make you evil. And besides you could cut yourself.

3. DO NOT EAT FOOD OFF OF A KNIFE

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After meeting all the guests at a party, try to sit

After meeting all the guests at a party, try to sit

down to the table between two people with the same name. Take a seat between two Sashas, Lenas or Mashas and make a wish. However, don’t tell your wish to anyone – otherwise it will not come true.

4. IF YOU FIND YOURSELF BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE WITH THE SAME NAME – MAKE A WISH

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When passing the salt at the dinner table, try to not

When passing the salt at the dinner table, try to not

spill it, or else it could lead to an argument. If you find that the food is too salty, try not to be disappointed since it means that the mistress has fallen in love.

5. BE CAREFUL WITH SALT

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On the one hand, superstitions is a part of our history.

On the one hand, superstitions is a part of our history.

Some people find it interesting.
On the other hand, superstitions have no place in the modern world and you make your own luck.

CONCLUSION

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!