I
grew up in South Florida and spent many a happy vacation going to the beach
and/or visiting with family and friends along the Florida Keys and Key
West. Imagine my surprise when I found
out that after a day combing the shore for spectacular seashells that I wasn't
allowed to bring them inside the house.
Why? Because it's bad luck to have real shells in
your house. Bet you didn't know that
(unless you were brought up by a very superstitious grandmother and
mother.)
Most
of you know the superstitions or omens which are fairly common.