FOLKLORE BELIEFS OF BOSNIAKS

If the windows sweat so much that they drip, it will rain or snow, depending on the season.

If a cat jumps and dances around the room, it is a sign that a storm and bad weather will come.

If two or three storks fly up into the air and circle around, rain will follow.

If someone sees warts on a person and counts them, they too will get such warts.

If someone wants to promote hair growth, a second well-meaning person should trim their hair during the waxing of the moon, and then their hair will grow beautifully.

When it thunders and lightens, one should not stand by the window or look out the window, as one could easily be struck by lightning.

When the cat scratches at the door, a great cold will set in.

When children's teeth fall out, it is good for them to throw them on the floor with the words: "Little mouse, I give you a tooth of bone, give me one of steel," and then the new teeth will be very strong.

It is said to be bad to hit someone with a broom, as they would then not marry.

If the food happens to be too salty, it is said that the cook is in love.

If the door of a house opens by itself, guests will come.

One avoids having thirteen people at the table, believing that otherwise one of them will die by the end of the year.

If someone spills salt on the table, there will be quarrels in the house.

When two people conclude a business deal, they must shake hands, which are then cut by a third person, so that it brings good luck.

If parsley has a long root when it is dug out of the ground in autumn, it is said to indicate a long winter.

People who have spots (freckles) on their faces are thought to be good.

If someone’s children die, it is good to sell a child to someone and hand it over through the window, which, after receiving another name, will return.

If someone feels an itch on their left palm, it is said that they will receive money.

A house where garlic is present is believed to be safe from witches, as they flee from garlic.

It is said that those who mock old people because of their age will themselves grow old.

When milk, butter, or cheese is given as a gift, the recipient must give bread and salt in return.