during the week of easter, it is bad luck to clean the house between thursday morning and noon on saturday.

people named maria or mary, should never sweep the kitchen, or comb anyone's hair after it gets dark. (cabo frio)

people should never give anyone money through a window, as this will take years away from the person's life. (paraty)

if a woman visits a house on monday, it is a sign that she will stay for an entire week.  

if a person allows a visitor to enter his home, he/she must leave through the same door, or the owner of the house could lose money and power.