Don’t whistle at night.
Don’t leave your hair open at night.
Don’t stamp that lemon and chillis on the road! … Sigh Have you heard your parents say all this to you a zillion times? And have you wondered what’s wrong with them? Well, as a parent let me tell you- nothing is wrong with them, they are simply following what we all have been following for generations- Superstitions!
Even in today’s modern world, many people still believe that seeing a black cat is a sign of bad luck. In some parts of the world, if a cat crosses your path, it’s considered very unlucky. Some people even cancel their plans when they see a black cat because they think something bad will happen.
But have you ever wondered why such a harmless and adorable creature like a cat, especially a black one, is believed to be so unlucky in some cultures? Let’s find out!
In today’s episode of the I Am Not Bored podcast we discuss:
- What are superstitions?
- Who is Lord Shani?
- Why shouldn’t we cut our nails at night?
and more…!
Tune in now for a spooky and enlightening discussion on superstitions your kids will love every minute of!
In India, a black cat crossing your path is seen as a very negative and bad thing to happen. However, in certain parts of the world, it is actually considered to be good luck. What! Yes, really! In Britain, Germany, Ireland and Japan, coming across a black cat on your travel is lucky.
Shocked? Tune into the entire podcast to know more omens and superstitions. You will be surprised. If you want to listen to more fantastical podcasts, check out our episode on if are unicorns real?
If you wanna know which other interesting podcasts to listen to with your kids, check out our other mythological story episodes on I Am Not Bored.
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KSP Team
KSP Team
Rati Ramadas Girish
KSP Team
Rati Ramadas Girish
Mansi Zaveri
