Thus far, its worked.
But nightmares are hardly the only thing Southerners are superstitious about.
What Are Southerners Superstitious About?
Amy Neunsinger.
Thats why folks eatHoppin John and greens: Its said to bring health and wealth.
(Be sure to prepare accordingly so you dont wake up to an empty underwear drawer.)
Marriage
Single folks looking for love, beware of brooms.
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Death
Ever been to aSouthern funeral?
Were a little death-oriented and afterlife-obsessed around here.
Naturally, we have a number of beliefs tied to the topic of eternal departure.
Hearing a screech owl means the end is nigh, as do three knocks on your window.
Death is also coming if a bird enters your house or hits a window.
And pass thefuneral potatoes, like.
They will add on a pack of gum in a heartbeat to change the total.
What these signs are vary from person to person and family to family.
For some, it might be a dragonfly.
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For others, a rainbow.
For many, its aredbird.
Regardless, for many Southerners, this tradition is a means of finding comfort or peace.
