The black cat crossing the road is well known in Norway as well although I do prefer Groucho Marx's "a black cat crossing the road means it's going somewhere".
Never wish a fisherman good luck fishing as it brings bad luck fishing
Never enter someone's home wearing a hat or cap as it brings misfortune to everybody
Whistling at the sun causes rain
A farmer should, around christmas, put a bowl of porridge in the barn for the local gnome, so that he will continue to protect the farm, the crop, the animals, the farmer and his family. If that fails, do not send porridge to the agricultural dept. for financial aid.
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