Knocking on wood is considered to be good luck. This superstition was first documented in 1905 the first people to believe in or create this superstition are the British, Pagans and Americans. The countries in the world where this superstition is believed are the United Kingdom, Ireland, and most of North America. It is believed in many other countries as well.
This irrationality started before Christianity was a religion. Tree worshipper-mostly Pagan cultures, like the Celts- laid their hands on a tree when asking for a favor from the spirits that live in the tree. This tradition still continues in Ireland. When Christianity became a religion, many Christians believed that touching wood was good luck because of the Christian Cross. A British folklorist named Steve Raud traced the superstition down to a game in the 19th century called “Tiggy Touchwood”, where players were safe from being caught when they touch a piece of wood. …show more content…
For example, in Turkish people pull their earlobe and knock on wood twice to protect themselves from a jinx. Knocks mean different things. One knock is your wish, the second knock is saying thank you to the spirits for the good luck, and the third knock is to cover up after you boast about your luck. More than three knocks are up to
This irrationality started before Christianity was a religion. Tree worshipper-mostly Pagan cultures, like the Celts- laid their hands on a tree when asking for a favor from the spirits that live in the tree. This tradition still continues in Ireland. When Christianity became a religion, many Christians believed that touching wood was good luck because of the Christian Cross. A British folklorist named Steve Raud traced the superstition down to a game in the 19th century called “Tiggy Touchwood”, where players were safe from being caught when they touch a piece of wood. …show more content…
For example, in Turkish people pull their earlobe and knock on wood twice to protect themselves from a jinx. Knocks mean different things. One knock is your wish, the second knock is saying thank you to the spirits for the good luck, and the third knock is to cover up after you boast about your luck. More than three knocks are up to