12 Myths About Luck We Want to Believe-SliderPhoto

12-Myths-About-Luck-We-Want-to-Believe-photo8

8. Cross your fingers.
In pre-Christian Europe, a cross was a sign of good fortune. In the original gesture, a friend crossed his or her finger with yours, hoping to bring luck to both of you. Our modern finger crossing is a slightly more egocentric form of this old ritual.

Also Enjoy: Latino Traditions & Superstitions for the New Year