Every country has its legends and folklore. These are the stories that parents and grandparents tell children to ward off bad vibes or to scare children. Many of these superstitions are universal, and others are one-of-a-kind. Some are also unique in a specific location.

Every May 5, cities across the globe celebrate the rich Mexican culture. These festivities are customarily celebrated with Mexican music, food, and other things Mexican.

Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as the independence day of Mexico. However, it is the commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army against the French during the Battle of Puebla. In the past years, the festival has gained popularity among many Mexican-Americans. There are at least 100 states in the United States that are holding official Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

A part of the rich Mexican cultural heritage is folklore and superstitions. Here are some Mexican superstitions, folklores, and beliefs:

The Weeping Woman

Llorona or 'The Weeping Woman' from Mexican folklore is a ghost of a grieving Mexican mother who died from drowning after also drowning her child. According to stories, her cries can be heard in a river during nighttime. Parents and children are warned that Llorona can take away wandering children at night, says an article.

Sweeping the Floor

According to Mexican superstition, they are discouraged from sweeping the floor at night because it can bring bad luck. Also, they prevent sweeping dirt out from their front doors because of the fear of also sweeping away good luck. Additionally, Mexicans avoid sweeping at the feet of another person because of the belief that it also cleans away the chance of them getting married in the future.

Scratching an Itchy Palm

Mexicans try to avoid scratching an itchy palm. According to Mexican beliefs, an itch reveals good fortune. They believe that scratching an itchy palm is like driving money away. Instead of scratching, Mexicans place dollar bills or coins on their palms and squeeze them until the itch pass. Also, if they hit their elbows, it foretells that a surprise is going to occur. However, this surprise will only come if they do not rub their elbows to take the pain away.

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Ringing and Buzzing Ears

Mexican believe that if a person's ears are buzzing or ringing, someone is talking about them. If it is being heard on the right ear, then someone is talking good about that person. However, if it is heard on the left ear, then someone is talking bad things about that person and that they should bite their tongue. Biting the tongue causes the speaker to bite their tongue and prevent negative thoughts.

Having a Nightmare

Mexicans believe that if they had a nightmare, they should tell it to other people to prevent it from coming true. If the dream is a pleasant one, they do not share it with others to prevent it from coming true.