Northern Ohio.
699. To find a four-leaved clover is lucky; but five-leaved, unlucky.
General in the United States.
700. When a vessel is launched, break a bottle of wine over her for luck. The bottle is to be broken by a lady.
701. Never carry clean wet clothes from one house to another, as it will bring ill luck.
Chestertown, Md.
702. Do not go into your new house by the back door; if you do you take disaster with you.
703. Never build on a spot where a house has been burned. The second house is likely to go in the same manner.
Maine and Massachusetts.