To have apples and blossoms on a tree at the same time is a sign of a forthcoming death in the family.
If a white bean grow in the garden it is a sure sign of death.
Any appearance among plants in the garden not understood is considered "a token." Thus a rose whose flower has any leaves intermixed with the red petals, as sometimes happens, is called a "death rose," and foretells death to some of the family.
The first snowdrop brought into the house betokens the death of the gatherer.
It is bad luck for any one to go through a house with a spade on his shoulder.
If a woman go into a neighbour's house before she is "churched," some great misfortune will befall her.
It is unlucky to have rain on a wedding day.
"Happy the bride the sun shines on;
Happy the corpse the rain falls on."
Old shoes thrown after a person leaving the house are supposed to be a source of great prosperity. This is practised by the highest classes in the county, especially at weddings.
So many mince pies you eat at Christmas, so many happy months you will spend during the year.