Tomorrow we'll be enjoying a new Moving On theatre production. The name of the play is " With a little bit of Luck". We all need some luck in our life, but what may bring you good luck in Spain is not exactly the same as it is for British people. Read the following text and select the superstitions that appeared on the play. Include your opinion about the play in your comment!
BLACK
CATS – Black cats have traditionally been related to superstitions. Many people
associate these animals with witches and black magic and for this reason they
appear to have some type of magical powers. In Britain, seeing a black cat that
crosses the path in front of you is considered good luck. In Spain this is
considered bad luck.
RABBITS
– Rabbits’ feet are considered good luck in Britain. People often carry one on
a key ring, in their pocket or in their car.
MAGPIES – In Britain, seeing magpies is
considered a sign of things to come. There is a rhyme that explains what will
happen in the future depending on the number of Magpies you see:
1 for
sorrow,
2 for
joy,
3 for a
girl,
4 for a
boy,
5 for
silver,
6 for
gold,
7 for a
secret,
Never
to be told.
LADDERS
– Walking under a ladder is considered bad luck in most countries. The reason
is probably very logical if you consider that if you walk under a ladder
something may fall on your head.
HORSESHOES
– A horseshoe is traditionally considered good luck. Some people say the
horseshoe must have the open end at the top, and others say it must have seven
nails in it.
MIRRORS
– Breaking a mirror brings seven years bad luck.
CLOVER
– Finding a four leaf clover brings good luck. A four leaf clover is very rare
and probably you have to be very lucky to find one.
WOOD – Touching wood brings good luck in many countries.
SKY – In Britain
the colour of the sky is considered a prediction about the weather for the
future. There is a rhyme, which varies from place to place, and reflects the
prediction:
"Red sky at night; shepherd’s delight. Red sky in the
morning; shepherd’s warning."
