Are There Any Regional Factors?
There are other factors besides age that influence superstitious beliefs. Furthermore, regional trends differ, with the South being the most superstitious. 42.7% of the Southerners questioned admitted having superstitions. 42.2% of reports came from the Northeast, which trailed behind.
But the further west you go, the fewer superstitions appear to be followed. Superstitious beliefs were indicated by 38.4% of respondents in the Midwest and 37% of respondents in the West.
It’s possible that regional differences in behavior exist, or maybe some people are just more honest about their beliefs. After all, a little bit of superstition is rooted in everyone.
Whether you choose to believe in superstitions or not, a significant number of people do. In reality, present-day traditions like saying “bless you” after sneezing or avoiding adding the 13th floor to new buildings have their roots in ancient superstitions. You don’t believe me? Here are some of America’s most popular superstitions.
