tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post1119379362822265028..comments2024-02-27T14:16:09.562+01:00Comments on Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino: Italian superstitionEleonora Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-10983054967528254412019-05-28T12:57:27.768+02:002019-05-28T12:57:27.768+02:00My wee darling Livia takes exception to the black ...My wee darling Livia takes exception to the black cat superstition, as it has caused so much harm to those beautiful felines. I've had a series of black cats (my cousins had a black kitten when I was three, who grew to be a very large - and long-lived - tom). Renzo, my previous cat, lived to be 20 and 1/2, so his sombre tone was not unlucky for him. Both were rescues. I live in la Piccola Italia, Montréal, by the way. <br /><br />In some places, green is the unlucky theatre colour, probably because poison green was actally made from poisonous material. lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-64188027299771024502016-08-20T07:38:31.481+02:002016-08-20T07:38:31.481+02:00Red ribbons on babies. Yes. Have heard of this ...Red ribbons on babies. Yes. Have heard of this one. Also babies only wear white socks and to say "God Bless " after praising a baby for being beautiful. Renee Cazareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690110311810460063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-86094062586412151082014-01-26T14:45:43.209+01:002014-01-26T14:45:43.209+01:00Absolutely! My mom wouldn't even make mayonnai...Absolutely! My mom wouldn't even make mayonnaise during her period...Eleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-35992445818636563452014-01-24T19:32:14.318+01:002014-01-24T19:32:14.318+01:00my mother's family will not allow anyone to he...my mother's family will not allow anyone to help with canning tomatoes if on her cycle. Guess how many times that was used as an excuse to get out of all that work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-19939506954393239852011-09-11T21:41:24.087+02:002011-09-11T21:41:24.087+02:00Thank you for your comments!!
CiaoThank you for your comments!!<br />CiaoEleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-28516555062874822402011-09-11T17:03:50.065+02:002011-09-11T17:03:50.065+02:00My Italian boyfriend and I just had the best time ...My Italian boyfriend and I just had the best time reading through this list. <br /><br />I have never laughed so hard when he told me about the "bull like hand gesture" you have in the photo. He said that women should put the gesture over their left breast first, and men touch their cojones first, all to ward off the bad luck! <br /><br />Then, the look on his face when I imitated an owl, he was panic stricken!<br /><br />Fantastic post! Grazie mille!!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545418300401344107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-11509550362107556262011-07-04T03:29:15.829+02:002011-07-04T03:29:15.829+02:00A wonderful post! Serbians have many similar super...A wonderful post! Serbians have many similar superstitions like Italians, and some of them are based on logic. I am assured that Italians and Serbs have a lot in common, the most obvious thread being "death by draft" that tortures both of our nations:)<br />You had me laughing for a while, and I thank you for the moment:)Lanahttp://bibberche.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-54187974161221433792011-07-03T18:50:17.222+02:002011-07-03T18:50:17.222+02:00Andrea~
It's fully accepted here, even by non-...Andrea~<br />It's fully accepted here, even by non-superstitious (they sometimes do it too); I don't know the reaction overseas... :)<br /><br />Bob & Rosemary~<br />Thank you for spreading the mojo!! HugsEleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-61206833866555013412011-07-03T18:27:59.915+02:002011-07-03T18:27:59.915+02:00I loved this post and even shared it on my blog! H...I loved this post and even shared it on my blog! How fun! Reminded me of my own grandmother who had many of these!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806053810163306948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-29167806739718972662011-07-02T13:57:24.071+02:002011-07-02T13:57:24.071+02:00The crotch-grab is definitely Italian. Il Nonno fa...The crotch-grab is definitely Italian. Il Nonno faceva sempre lo scongiuro cosi', corna e toccati le palle. I must admit I do the same on occasion.Andreahttp://www.101centavos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-44300644215402432222011-06-29T18:04:13.806+02:002011-06-29T18:04:13.806+02:00Theresa~
Oh, but I've omitted so many more!! ;...Theresa~<br />Oh, but I've omitted so many more!! ;) Like for example, always put on the left shoe first! Who knows why, but I always do it!!Eleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-67883065680287486302011-06-28T23:41:24.650+02:002011-06-28T23:41:24.650+02:00This is great. I thought I knew all of the Italia...This is great. I thought I knew all of the Italian superstitions...but you've taught me some good ones.The Food Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813307597564913781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-77215123129598939422011-06-28T18:53:50.182+02:002011-06-28T18:53:50.182+02:00Angela~
I'm happy you enjoyed this!
Patricia~...Angela~<br />I'm happy you enjoyed this!<br /><br />Patricia~<br />Wonderful additions!! ;)<br /><br />Alicia~<br />There's an Italian phrase that fits this: "Tutto il mondo è paese" meaning there are no borders!<br /><br />Alex~<br />No the crotch-grab is very much a pan–Italian thing. And so is the female counterpart: the boob-sweep. I don't know how I missed mentioning them! <br /><br />Rach~<br />Smiles.<br /><br />Rosaria~<br />You too, eh?<br /><br />Natalie~<br />Happy you enjoyed!<br /><br />Sara~<br />The TV crew could have refused to film you! Unless the tops were low-cut, that is ;)<br /><br />Italian Notes~<br />Tell me about it!! I'm worried about 13 AND 17.<br /><br />Judith~<br />Thanks for making me laugh out loud!<br /><br />Ken&Laurie-ann~<br />I know how irrational they are, but still...<br /><br />Murissa~<br />That's why when you see a nun, all you do is quietly 'pass' her to someone else, saying "tua" (yours).<br /><br />Sarah~<br />Ha, glad you liked this!<br /><br />Jim~<br />They will probably grow very fast and you'll have to cut them again!<br /><br />La Vita è Bella~<br />Thanks! And you too.<br /><br />Kathy~<br />I had heard about the corner seat not being good for single girls, but never really gave it much thought. Which explains why I'm still single... ;)<br /><br />Leslie~<br />Thank YOU!<br /><br />Astheroshe~<br />She can't make mayonnaise from scratch either, because it will never blend!<br /><br />Amelia~<br />Sorry to have reminded you of the bad ones, sorry!<br /><br />Jeff~<br />Interesting, thanks for the explanation.<br /><br />Margarida~<br />Che bello, grazie! Tieni vivo il suo ricordo con queste piccole cose!!<br /><br />Ciao a tuttiEleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-86507713520945199002011-06-28T17:36:50.001+02:002011-06-28T17:36:50.001+02:00sono nata in portogallo ma di nonno ligure e mi se...sono nata in portogallo ma di nonno ligure e mi sento molto italiana, e tuut queste cose che hai parlato mio nonno ci credeva, che bello. grazieMargarida Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258610225523541093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-76379455825926503022011-06-27T20:39:46.758+02:002011-06-27T20:39:46.758+02:00Great fun! The history of no theater during lent ...Great fun! The history of no theater during lent makes sense. A thought on purple: I seem to recall in Greek mythology that purple was the color of the gods, and wearing it or walking on it was hubris. My memory is unclear, but Agammemnon's story refers to this form of hubris.jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-68097003773944438662011-06-27T17:07:58.797+02:002011-06-27T17:07:58.797+02:00Great article! loved reading it -although i hated ...Great article! loved reading it -although i hated being "reminded" of some of them I had forgotten!!!<br />My rational/cartesian/logic side removes these superstitions, by my Italian upbringing has cemented many of them in my belief system... I still use "le corna" in many bad luck situations and I especially like passing on the good luck superstitions to others in the US.Amelia PShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369970502817292944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-91570484867441511682011-06-27T13:52:42.812+02:002011-06-27T13:52:42.812+02:00Very cute!
Yes Lady bugs are good luck..I believe...Very cute!<br /> Yes Lady bugs are good luck..I believe that :) ,.. <br /><br />and have u heard of this one? A female on her cycle should not be making tomato sauce. I know! , but true..she ruins the sauce.astheroshehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301322097887964600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-77658618330093939732011-06-27T07:38:50.012+02:002011-06-27T07:38:50.012+02:00awesome!! thanks!!awesome!! thanks!!lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121014975382297854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-37858702207254634862011-06-26T18:07:16.852+02:002011-06-26T18:07:16.852+02:00Love this! Growing up with an Italian nonna, I am...Love this! Growing up with an Italian nonna, I am also superstitious, even making up my own through the years. I learned about the color purple during a tour of the Teatro Regio in Turin. A slap in the face to superstition, the architect had the theater painted half purple and half red! My family in Sicily says single women should not sit at the corner of a table..it means they will never marry. I thought this only to be a Sicilian superstition, but I was shooed away from sitting at the corner in Puglia recently, too.Food Lover Kathyhttp://www.foodloversodyssey.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-36206447780076125472011-06-25T11:03:19.313+02:002011-06-25T11:03:19.313+02:00Ciao! I have Southern Italian heritage too. Most o...Ciao! I have Southern Italian heritage too. Most of these I never heard of but to be honest some of the few I have heard of I sort of believe.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing! Interesting post!<br /><br />Hope you have a great day!Alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725636858175014073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-81121903698989393772011-06-24T22:59:34.248+02:002011-06-24T22:59:34.248+02:00Well, crap (or should I say merda?) I just trimmed...Well, crap (or should I say merda?) I just trimmed my fingernails last night! What evil will befall me?Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-89380733266978697272011-06-24T06:26:57.362+02:002011-06-24T06:26:57.362+02:00This is great, always great to know how to keep th...This is great, always great to know how to keep the evil spirits away, in what every language- merda!Sarahhttp://www.sarahmelamed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-41745780783306417062011-06-23T22:29:22.407+02:002011-06-23T22:29:22.407+02:00Seeing nuns is bad luck?! That was almost everyday...Seeing nuns is bad luck?! That was almost everyday in Rome for us lol.<br /><br />I couldn't imagine memorizing this much bad luck let alone trying to avoid or perform acts against it!<br />However, I did touch Juliette's boob in Verona so that must have counter acted it as I heard that too was good luck. <br /><br />The Wanderfull TravelerMurissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283958017487796952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-89683117986345870082011-06-23T14:55:36.144+02:002011-06-23T14:55:36.144+02:00I have to admit, some of these affect me despite h...I have to admit, some of these affect me despite how irrational they seem. Even if they don't affect you, this is good to know in your dealings with others.Ken and Laurie-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14177174470747940864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-11264282244481183542011-06-23T12:36:11.864+02:002011-06-23T12:36:11.864+02:00Do you ever feel you live a restricted life? LOL ...Do you ever feel you live a restricted life? LOL I could never do with all of those, but at a glance I am now: expecting a lot of money,expecting a fight with almost everyone I eat with and my ex husband is going to live forever.<br /><br />Itchy nose in my family means strangers coming. Dropping a fork means a woman coming, a knife a man, and a spoon a child. Dripping all your silverware probably means you should move asap.<br /><br />Great post.Judith of Umbriahttp://http;//www.judithgreenwood.com/thinkonit/noreply@blogger.com