It’s Halloween, one of many people’s favorite holidays. It’s the time when the spooky, unexplained, and downright hair-raising things seem to be amplified. People seem to search in high numbers for whats scares them or is of the supernatural. Casino Review conducted an in-depth analysis of 60 widely recognized superstitions across 55 countries. Let’s take look at the top 5 most superstitious countries and what they search.
What Do We Search
Turns out the top searches are some classics that we all might be familiar with:
- An itchy hand – 29% (Money will be coming in)
- Knock on wood – 24% (Calling for good luck)
- Friday the 13th – 14% (Day of Bad Luck)
- Broken mirror – 12% (7 Years Bad Luck)
How Countries Ranked
- THE UNITED STATES: Taking the top spot with 53,700 monthly searches related to superstitions, the United States leads the world in its fascination with these ancient beliefs. From financial fortunes to avoiding bad luck, Americans are constantly looking for signs from the universe—especially as Halloween approaches.
- UNITED KINGDOM: While the United States may lead in superstition searches, the United Kingdom isn’t far behind, with 14,950 monthly searches dedicated to understanding these mysterious beliefs. From ancient folklore to modern-day habits, superstitions remain a part of everyday life in the UK, often reflecting the nation’s cautious approach to good luck and bad omens
- PHILIPPINES: The Philippines stands out with its distinct mix of cultural traditions and beliefs. With 13,180 monthly searches for superstitions, the Philippines ranks third among the top countries curious about omens, signs, and old folklore.
- INDIA: With 10,990 monthly searches for various superstitions, India takes fourth place and showcases a fascinating blend of cultural beliefs deeply rooted in tradition and folklore.
- CANADA: The Canucks reveal a rich mix of beliefs influenced by its diverse cultural landscape. With 7,290 monthly searches, it takes fifth place. Canadians are curious about superstitions similar to those of US and UK residents.
According to Panayot Kalinov, a tech expert and senior software developer at Casino Reviews who conducted this study, comments on these findings:
“Research indicates that these age-old beliefs are still fundamentally woven into contemporary culture, even in our advanced technological age. And with Halloween close, it makes sense that people are more interested in broken mirrors and Friday the 13th.”
So the next time your superstitions get the best of you and you jump onto Google, you are not alone. Happy Halloween.
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