@mixin on-circle($item-count, $circle-size, $item-size) { position: relative; width: $circle-size; height: $circle-size; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; list-style: none; > * { display: block; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: $item-size; height: $item-size; margin: -($item-size / 2); $angle: (360 / $item-count); $rot: 0; @for $i from 1 through $item-count { &:nth-of-type(#{$i}) { transform: rotate($rot * 1deg) translate($circle-size / 2) rotate($rot * -1deg); } $rot: $rot + $angle; } } }
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Knocking On Wood



” When you say something good you must knock on wood 3 times not to jinx it. Wood was considered to carry spirits within it and was often asked for protection. The reason for knocking 3 times is because the number 3 is considered a holly number. However, you must not knock on the top of the table, as you will be calling the devil under it.”

-Lera, Russia


“When people want to prevent something bad to happen, they would knock on the table. With that act they hope it will never happen.”

-Daniel, Hungary


“You should knock on wood after hearing bad news or talking about an unfavorable situation. This is done for protection against evil. If there are no wooden objects within reach, you can knock on your head. "

-Trayana, Bulgaria

Countries where the superstition can be found:
Russia
Hungary
Bulgaria

 
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