Superstitions

On the fifteenth night of Chinese New Year, Malaysian singles throw caution to the wind and fruit to the water.

The higher you toss this fish salad, the luckier your year will be.

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

Smashing this pink candy pig with a tiny hammer is a Christmas tradition in Saratoga Springs.

Finish all your Latvian peas for good luck in the New Year.

Some families keep their holiday meal fresh by letting it live in their bathtub.

These saffron buns are eaten on Lucia Day in Sweden.

At some New Orleans weddings, bridesmaids predict their futures with these hidden charms.

In the American South, some believe it deters rain on one's wedding day.

A beloved dish in ancient Rome, these rodents are now grilled or stewed in select Croatian and Slovenian restaurants.

These dangling decorations of lemon and chili peppers are meant to ward off a goddess of misfortune.