School: St Davaddog's, Tamney

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  1. It is unlucky to see the first moon of the New year through glass
    If it unlucky to turn back if you forgot something if you are going on a journey
    It is not lucky to go to a new house or job on a Saturday as it is said "Saturday's flit is a short sit"
    If you were sent for a setting of eggs and break one of them coming home it is supposed to be very unlucky.
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