PPT-Superstitions

By Lindsay Beshero Katelyn Epperson What is Superstition A belief not based on human reason or scientific knowledge that future events may be influenced by ones behavior in some magical or mystical way. - Superstitions 5 common British superstitions and their origins Origin of 5 common British superstitions Do you know the word "superstitions"? Superstition is a belief in supernatural causality. It The Living Tradition and Folklore. Greek Identity. Greek identity is determined “. not only by the inanimate structures that belong to bygone times but by the living tradition. " . Ahrweiler-The Making of Europe. Superstitions. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or . bad events. What is a superstition?. Do you believe in luck?. Do you believe that destiny or fate will bring love to your life?. in . Great Britain. Food Superstitions. B. oiled egg. When finished eating a boiled egg, push the spoon through the bottom of the empty shell to let the devil . out. . . B. read. In Yorkshire, housewives used to believe that bread would not rise if there was a corpse (dead body) in the vicinity, and to cut off both ends of the loaf would make the Devil fly over the house!. Superstitions and Supernatural Beings from Latin America. Superstition . Definition: a widely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation leading to certain consequences of an action or event, or a practice based on such a belief.. What is supersition? . Superstition Quiz. Answer the following questions with a . “Y” for yes o a “N” for no. . Be prepared to explain your response. Would you…. Refuse to live or stay on the 13. Superstitions. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or . bad events. What is a superstition?. Do you believe in luck?. Do you believe that destiny or fate will bring love to your life?. There are some superstitions in Russia that are very unusual. At the same time they are also so common that they make up a big part of everyday communication.. Complete the superstitions. If the tip of the nose feel itchy, .  can be defined as, "irrational beliefs, especially with regard to the unknown" . DO YOU BELIEVE IN SUPERSTITIONS?. Do you believe that if a certain thing happens it will change your luck?. OR DO YOU BELIEVE WE MAKE OUR OWN LUCK. Introduction. Greek Culture:. Superstitions are extremely popular across Greek culture. They are usually passed down from grandparents and parents. Some of them are strictly Greek superstitions, others are observed in other cultures too. Superstitions. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or bad events. What is a superstition?. Do you believe in luck?. Do you believe that destiny or fate will bring love to your life?. Superstitions. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or . bad events. What is a superstition?. Do you believe in luck?. Do you believe that destiny or fate will bring love to your life?. Colonial America. Believing in Superstitions. What is a superstition? Well, it is irrational belief to explain the cause of things. . The Puritans had no logical explanation for the reason why things happened. . What is a superstition?. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or bad events. Are you superstitious?. Superstitions. Cultural. Personal . Cultural Superstitions. What did you see?.