Superstitions from around the world

When mourning a loved one who has recently passed away, there’s a tradition in China that friends and relatives of the deceased must follow in order to avoid receiving bad luck. What is it?

If you happen to see a nun in Italy, what should you do to ensure good luck?

If you happen to be in China on business, you won’t be invited to a meeting on the fourth floor, but why?

When indoors in Lithuania, there’s one thing you must avoid at all costs, but what is it?

When hiking in Europe, it’s not uncommon to run into an Eurasian wryneck, a species of bird belonging to the woodpecker family (sc. name Jinx torquilla.) Don’t look at him too long, or he might do something which is considered to be very bad luck in Eastern Europe.

If in Russia you find yourself sitting between two people with the same name as you, what do you have to do?

Sharing is caring, but in the UK there’s one thing smokers should never share, what is it?

The University of Bologna, in northern Italy, is the oldest university in Europe. In more than 900 years of history, there is still one thing that the students don’t dare to do, what is it?

When toasting in Germany, make sure you look into the eyes of your fellow drinker, otherwise…

If you’re making a list in Japan, what should you remember to do, (or not to do!)