The power of tradition

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of participating in christening of my cousin. She has three months and she is really sweet girl. I think that she likes be in the spotlight: my cousin laughed all the time and everyone took her by the hand. Interestingly, she didn’t cry when the priest poured water over her head. My cousin was wearing rose dress, the same coat and very tasteful shoes. 

As regards shoes, I would like to describe the tradition of my family (maybe somebody makes the same). Before the baptism, it is necessary to put a banknote (or two) into the shoes of the baby. It should guarantee affluence and happiness. By the way, it’s really uncomfortable, isn’t? Do you belive in superstition?

As far as tradition is concerned, it’s deeply rooted in Poland. It’s suprising that so many people preserve the traditional customs. A lot of them, in my opinion, seem a bit strange and jaw-dropping. But  every county has its won customs. I’m curious about British and English superstition. Do you know any prejudice?