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It might be because theres so many salt grains you have to puck up, good question

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Is it still bad luck if you spill chicken salt?

Nope. Never was. It is, however, bad luck to believe in superstition.


What is the saltshaker Cures?

well some people believe that its bad luck if you spill salt by mistake..and others believe that its good luck because salt is an earth element. it really depends on your perspective on it.Answerwell some people believe that its bad luck if you spill salt by mistake..and others believe that its good luck because salt is an earth element. it really depends on your perspective on it.


What does don't spill salt mean?

1. Make economy. 2. A sign for bad luck.


Why is it bad luck 2 spill salt?

Salt was once used as part of the salary of Roman soldiers. To spill salt is to spill (loose) money, which most of us see as bad luck. The antidote to spilling salt, is to throw a bit of it over your left shoulder. The devil is said to sit behind your left shoulder waiting to see you do something that will allow him to harm you. By throwing the salt over your left shoulder you will be throwing it into the devil's eye and he can't see that you should have bad luck.


Example of superstious belief?

Throwing salt over your shoulder if you spill some on the table. Breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck. Walking under ladders brings bad luck. Throwing salt over your shoulder if you spill some on the table. Breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck. Walking under ladders brings bad luck.


Why is passing salt bad luck?

Passing salt was not bad luck. Spilling salt was bad luck because in Roman days, salt was very expensive.


What are some common superstitions?

If you spill salt, you throw a small pinch of salt over your left shoulder. You can determine the outcome of casino games based on what has happened in the past. If you break a mirror, you will have 7 years of bad luck. If a black cat crosses your path, you will have bad luck.


Why is it bad luck to spill milk?

It is considered bad luck because it wastes nourishment for the whole family.


Some example of superstitious beliefs?

Many people have superstitious beliefs. Some examples of these are having bad luck if you spill salt, walk under a ladder, or break a mirror.


Is it bad luck to spill coffee?

No, it's just a waste of coffee...


What are superstitions about spilt salt?

Salt was valuable in ancient societies. It had a lot of symbolism and superstition attached to it. Salt was used as a preservative and came to symbolize life. It became a sign of hospitality, trust, and friendship because of its high price. Soldiers in Rome were often paid in salt, and that is where the saying that a person was "not worth his salt" originated. To spill salt then was an extraordinary waste and the superstition that claimed bad luck would visit anyone who spilt salt was invented specifically to deter this behavior. * If salt was spilt in a particular person's direction, bad luck was coming to that person. * Spilt salt should not be cleaned up but should instead by tossed over the left shoulder, into the face of the Devil. * Enough tears must be cried to dissolve the spilt salt in order to reverse the bad luck that was coming your way.


How many years of bad luck do you get for spilling salt?

Your bad luck will last probably until you throw a pinch of salt over your left shoulder.