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By definition, a superstition is any belief or practice that is considered to be irrational, supernatural, or the reaction to a fear of that which is unknown. Some of us were taught so many of these beliefs, that it is amazing that we manage to use umbrellas, to walk on cracked sidewalks, and to function normally on every Friday the 13th.

Personally, I still demonstrate some habits which reflect superstitions. For example, when hoping for good luck, I sometimes knock on wood. This is not always easy, so sometimes I knock on plastic which is usually more accessible than real wood these days. I have no clue if the effect is the same, but saying “knock on plastic” definitely lacks authenticity. When someone sneezes, I say “bless you”, although I have never understood why we say this. According to one source, some ancient cultures believed that when someone sneezed, it forced evil spirits out of their bodies and endangered others by entering their bodies. Just substitute Covid for evil spirits and it makes perfect sense.

I would not call myself a truly superstitious person just because I knock on surfaces, and say “bless you” when someone sneezes near me.

I am just a little “stitious”.

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