Where Superstitions Come From

What is your opinion on superstitions?
I mainly agree on what the video stated about superstitions. Their procedence could be either from religious or mistyc purposes, but nowadays it tend to be like a way to be more confident handling a situation that oneself can’t control.

Are you/people in your country superstitious? Why do you think this is?
Definitely yes, specially those who are bound blindly to religion, which is not bad at all. My point is to state a relationship between those who have strong religious beliefs and their trend to be superstitious.

Why do some people believe in superstitions?
As I stated above, people want to believe in superstitions because they think it can make them more confident facing an adverse situation. In some ways is funny how superstitions often become to a sort of obsessive-compulsive disorder, particularly on sportsmen and sportswomen. Where is the limit between being superstitious and having an obsessive-compulsive disorder?

What superstitious beliefs do you know and/or believe?
I know all the common superstitions, it’s like they are into our culture. I don’t believe much in them but passing below a ladder makes me be cautious, not for the events that could come but the sudden collapse of the ladder whilst I’m still below. However, I do have a lucky shirt.

Talk about some Spanish superstitious beliefs.
There are several superstitions or customs. Some examples of that could be eating twelve grapes, which will give you good luck, furthermore, you have to wear something red to be fortunate in love that year. The most funny is about putting a lottery ticket through a bald head to give you luck.