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| .... The tradition that a person will suffer seven years bad luck if he or she breaks a mirror ranks among the most widespread and persistent of all superstitions. |
.... Belief in the mystical power of mirrors has survived into modern time, not just in the taboo against their breakage. . Some mothers harbour a prejudice against allowing their babies to see their own reflection before they are a year old, for the fear of the shock will retard their growth or develop crossed eyes. It was also believed that it could bring about crib death. |
| .... Brides are commonly warned not to look at their reflection in a mirror while trying on their wedding gown before being wed. particular if they are wearing a vail as this will endanger the happy outcome of the marriage plans. |
| .... A very old belief that looking into a mirror by candle light for to long time will bring about the devils face into the glass in response to such vanity. |
I.M.Summers |