The superstition holds that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck because mirrors are believed to reflect a person’s soul. In this belief system, damaging one’s reflection symbolically fractures the soul, attracting misfortune. The period of seven years derives from Roman beliefs that it took seven years for life to renew itself. The act of breaking a mirror was thus considered a serious omen and was treated with caution. Some people believe that to reverse the bad luck, one should take actions like burying the broken mirror shards under moonlight, washing them in running water, or grinding the pieces into dust. These rituals are thought to cleanse the misfortune and protect the household from its effects. Children are often warned not to play near or damage mirrors due to this superstition, and some households carry small rituals or prayers upon accidental breakage.
A baby’s future career or fate is predicted by the first object they select during a ceremonial setup.
In several Asian and Eastern European cultures, a traditional ceremony is held for babies usually around their first birthday. Known
