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SPRING SUPERSTITIONS: FROM CHERRY BLOSSOMS TO WHITE HARES

Spring is a time of renewal, rebirth, and growth. Across the world, people celebrate the arrival of Spring with a variety of traditions and superstitions. From cleaning the house to planting peas, these customs are believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and happiness for the year ahead. In this article, we’ll explore some of the Spring superstitions from around the world.

• Greece: It’s believed that if you clean your house before the first day of Spring, you’ll bring good luck and prosperity to your home.

• Iran: The first day of Spring marks the beginning of the Persian New Year or Nowruz. People celebrate by jumping over bonfires to ward off evil spirits. This tradition is done on March 20th or 21^st.

• Mexico: It’s customary to clean the house before the start of Spring and then throw all the dirt and debris out the front door to symbolize getting rid of the old and welcoming in the new. This tradition is usually done in the weeks leading up to the Spring Equinox, which falls on March 20th or 21st.

• Scotland: There’s a tradition called “spring-cleaning the house” where people thoroughly clean their homes and then burn juniper branches to purify the air and ward off evil spirits. This tradition is usually done in early Spring, around March or April.

• Japan: The arrival of Spring is marked by the blooming of cherry blossoms. It’s believed that if you see a falling cherry blossom, you’ll have good luck and good fortune in the coming year. The blooming of cherry blossoms usually happens in late March or early April, depending on the location.

• United States: There’s a tradition of planting peas on St. Patrick’s Day to ensure a bountiful harvest. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17th, which is when people traditionally plant peas.

• Sweden: It’s believed that if you see a white hare during the Spring, you’ll have good luck and prosperity for the rest of the year.

• Hungary: In Hungary, it is believed that if you sprinkle water on a young girl’s head on Easter Monday, she will stay beautiful for the rest of her life. Also, it is said that planting lettuce on Palm Sunday will bring prosperity and wealth to your household.

• Italy: In Italy, it is believed that wearing red underwear on New Year’s Eve will bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year. Also, some people believe that throwing pots, pans, and other items out of their windows on New Year’s Eve will drive away any bad luck or negative energy from their homes.

• Canada: In Canada, it is believed that if you see a robin on the first day of Spring, it is a sign of good luck and the arrival of warmer weather. Also, it is said that if you step on a crack in the sidewalk on the first day of Spring, you will break your mother’s back.

• Brazil: In Brazil, it is believed that if you jump over seven waves on New Year’s Eve, you will have good luck and success in the coming year. Also, it is said that wearing white on New Year’s Eve will bring peace and purity.

• Argentina: In Argentina, it is believed that if you eat grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve, you will have good luck and success in the coming year. Also, it is said that carrying a suitcase around the block at midnight on New Year’s Eve will bring travel and adventure in the coming year.

• England: In England, it is believed that if you hear a cuckoo bird on the first day of Spring, you will have good luck and prosperity for the coming year. Also, it is said that planting potatoes on Good Friday will bring a bountiful harvest.

• Ireland: In Ireland, it is believed that if you wear a shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day, you will have good luck and protection from evil spirits. Also, it is said that if you see a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day, you will have good luck and wealth in the coming year.

• Africa: In some African countries, it is believed that if you sprinkle salt on your doorstep on the first day of Spring, you will drive away any negative energy or bad luck from your home. Also, it is said that planting a new tree on the first day of Spring will bring growth and prosperity to your household.

• South Korea: In South Korea, it is believed that if you wear new clothes on the first day of Spring, you will have good luck and success in the coming year. Also, it is said that eating rice cakes on Lunar New Year’s Day will bring prosperity and happiness.

• Spain: It is believed that during the Spring Equinox, which is celebrated on March 20th or 21st., there is a powerful energy shift that can be harnessed for positive changes in one’s life. Some people choose to perform a ritual during the Spring Equinox, such as burning sage or lighting candles, to cleanse their homes of negative energy and welcome in positive energy. Also, it is believed that if you make a wish while eating the “mona de Pascua,” a traditional Easter cake, your wish will come true. Also, it is said that if you wear new clothes on Easter Sunday, you will have good luck and prosperity for the rest of the year.

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