This document discusses superstitions. It begins by defining superstition as beliefs not based on reason that thousands still hold, often stemming from ignorance or a fearful mind. Two types of superstitions are then described: good luck and bad luck. Examples of common good luck superstitions include crossing fingers, seeing a white cat, and blowing out candles in one breath. Bad luck superstitions include a black cat crossing one's path, the number 13 being unlucky, and walking under a ladder. The document concludes by noting superstitious traditions exist even in developed countries.