Lucky and Unlucky Numbers Around the World

LUCKY AND UNLUCKY NUMBERS RAOUND IHE W оRL г Every culture is characterised by a particular numerical symbolism which often differs from that of other regions. The reasons are usually cultural or religious traditions and legends passed down through time, buto estill present in society today and are perceived as having some lucky or unlucky power. Common unlucky 13 RUSSIA Biblical connotations: 13 people at the last supper, thirteen members of a historic witch coven. Hotel and apartments often are missing room or floor number 13. Lucky Unlucky UK, USA, France, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Sweden and Norway. ODD EVEN Lucky 9- sacred number according to norse mythology Lucky 3-a famous saying says that "all good things come in group of three" NORWAY SWEDEN UK, USA, FRANCE Lucky 7- heavenly number, god created the universe in seven days, the week has got seven days, seven wonders of 9 13 3 19 JAPAN and NETHERLANDS KOREA 713 849 ancient world, seven ancient planets, seven deadly sins. Lucky 8 - the kanji for 8 (A) and the kanji for 'prosper, wealth' ( ) are pronounced in the same way, 'hachi'. Lucky GERMANY 4- the number Of leaves in a 418 Clover leaf Unlucky 4- the number 4 is pronounced like 'death'. The kanji of four ( ) and the kanji of death (FE) are in fact pronounced in the same way, 'shi' ITALY SPAIN CHINA 1317 9- can also be pronounced as "ku', which means suffering Б8 Lucky 3- considered as the 'perfect number'. The triangle is an indestructible shape. Also biblical connotation: trinity. Father, son, holy spirit. 13 unlike other countries, the number 13 is considered being a lucky number. It's the number of the saint Of naples, st. Anthony. Although in the north of italy some people see it as an unlucky number. Lucky 15- often considered lucky in Many spanish-speaking countries Lucky 8- same reason as japanese. Rather than mark a price for a good/service at $99, it's common to see prices like $98 or $88. Summer olympics in beijing were scheduled To open on 8/8/08 at 8:08:08pm. 9 number of the emperor. Unlucky 4- same reason as japanese. 7 ghosily and spiritual number. The seventh month of The chinese calendar is also called the "ghost month". During the month, the gates Of hell are said to be open so ghosts and spirits are permitted to visit the living realm. tombola.