649. If you spill salt, you will have a whipping.
New England and Canada.
SWEEPING.
650. If the broom is moved with the rest of the household furniture, you will not be successful. The broom should be burned while standing in the corner, being watched meanwhile, to prevent the house from taking fire.
651. Never sweep the floor after sunset; it is bad luck.
Alabama.
652. Carrying ashes out of the house after sunset is bad luck.
Virginia.
653. It is ill luck to sweep dirt out of doors after sunset.
Virginia.