if a person wants good luck however, they should pour sugar or rice on the floor - both of these things are considered very lucky. it is also considered good luck to pour wine onto a table.

if a woman is pregnant, she should not step on fish scales (mangaratiba).

after giving birth, women should follow a special diet, where each day a certain dish is eaten.

after every following birth, the same dishes must be served in the same order, or the woman will not feel well (paraty).