24 Outrageous Superstitions Only Mexicans Will Understand

    They're only true if you believe in them. Right?

    1. If you ever dare stare at a dog while it poops you will get a pimple on your eye.

    2. Beware of Tuesday the 13th not Friday the 13th.

    3. Don't drop the tortilla or you'll have the in-laws pay you an unpleasant visit.

    4. Don't ever go to the river at night or the Llorona will get you.

    5. If you smile at a baby you better touch it or you'll make the baby sick.

    6. A child must receive a token gift (bolo) when they are baptized or they will fart a lot.

    7. If a groom sees the bride or the dress before the wedding they are doomed.

    8. If you're a pregnant woman and there's an eclipse, best have a safety pin near your belly.

    9. If you cut a baby's fingernails before their first birthday, the child will have impaired eyesight.

    10. Go outside with your luggage on New Year's and you'll basically travel the world.

    11. Don't let anyone sweep your feet or you'll forever be single.

    12. If your ear is buzzing, oooh, somebody is talking smack about you.

    13. You better lock up all your farm animals at night or El Chupacabras will slaughter them.

    14. Make sure you tell someone about your nightmares or they will come true.

    15. If you scratch your itchy palm, money won't come your way.

    16. Never have a pair of scissors pointing in your direction or at others, it will lead you down a road of disaster.

    17. Don't place your bag on the floor or you'll run out of money.

    18. Stepping on a grave will summon the spirit and it will haunt you.

    19. When dogs howl it usually means a death is near.

    But what about Huskies? They always howl.

    20. If an owl visits you at home that means there is someone trying to do you harm.

    21. If you step with your left foot first when you get out of bed, you'll have a very unlucky day.

    22. If you misbehave the Cucuy will come after you at night.

    23. Don't have the foot of your bed point toward the door or you'll welcome in death.

    24. Don't point at a rainbow or you'll get a pimple on your nose.