Dear mouse, Today is Friday the 13th, one of the three Fridays in the 2009 calendar that fall on the 13th. The phobia is called Paraskavedekatriaphobia. The fear for number 13 is Triskaidekaphobia. Many people believe that the fear is just as superstition. If it is, how come buildings have no floor 13, hospitals have [...]
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SUPERSTITIONS 101
Dear mouse, I am not like the author of Harry Potter who wrote the first volume of the successful best seller and now movies  in her kitchen when she was at her last few British pounds. Â
Superstitions During the New Year
Dear mouse, The following are superstitions forwarded to me by the hard-working elf of mine (biro lang polo). But let me first give you some of our own superstitions which are similar to some items below proving that the practice of wishing for luck and prosperity knows no borders in terms of race and continents. [...]
Superstitions Galore 1
Dear mouse, Like the rest of the citizens of this planet Earth, Filipinos believe in superstitions. Across generations, they became part of our lives. The beliefs passed to us from our parents, grandparents and FRIENDS. Marriage/Wedding 1. The bride should not try on the bridal gown. Superstition: The wedding may be cancelled or called off. [...]
Never on a Friday
Dear Ca t, You read it right. It is my mouse writing me a letter to clarify about superstitions. The Mouse: How come humans believe that cats bring bad luck ? The Ca t: Where did you read that ? Only if a black cat crosses your road. In ancient Europe, black cats are believed [...]
