Тема 5 Spotlight on Russia ГДЗ Spotlight 11 класс
- Luck
How superstitious are you?
Are you superstitious? Which superstitions do you believe in?
Collect information about superstitions from another and write an article about them.
Superstitions are a part of everyday life in many countries. In Russia, some people believe that black cats bring bad luck, and it is unlucky to give yellow flowers or an odd number of flowers. Another well-known superstition is connected with the house spirit Domovoy. People think it is bad luck to shake hands or kiss through a doorway because it may offend him.
Many Russians also try to protect themselves from bad luck by knocking on wood or spitting three times over the left shoulder. They do this when they hear something unpleasant or after receiving a compliment, to avoid the evil eye. At the same time, some things are believed to bring good luck. For example, seeing a pig on the street is considered very lucky.
These beliefs may seem strange, but they are still interesting parts of Russian culture and traditions.
