Superstitions in Turkey

Turkish culture is full of superstitions that many learn from their mothers and grandmothers. The project team from Gaziantep described shortly for their partners some of the most popular ones. The Evil Eye, for instance, is based on the idea that when someone feels envy they cause bad luck. Broken glass mean that the evil was so big that it broke an actual object. Knocking on wood three times is another very popular superstition. In Turkey you should never button up your coat while facing someone. Pouring a glass of water revolves around the idea that the person’s journey will be smooth. Sharp objects like a knife or scissors with the blade facing them may cause a fight in the future. In Turkey it’s auspicious to begin everything on the right side. In Turkey when your ears ring it means that someone is talking about you. Besides, when palms itch it’s a message regarding money. During a wedding in Turkey it’s very common to see the bride step on the groom’s foot.(Muberra Durak, Deputy in Vali M. Lütfullah Bilgin Ortaokulu, Gaziantep)

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