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I have a lovely lilac Tree in my garden and the smell in the evening is glorious. I would like to cut some for indoors but remember my Mum saying it was unlucky to do this. She is no longer here for me to ask WHY?. Has anyone else heard of this Old Wives Tale? . It would be interesting to know. Julia

never heard that lilac is unlucky heard green is though dont know why just heard it

i can remember being told its unlucky and i can't remember why either sandra

Hi Julia Yes - My mother and grandmother always refused to have lilac in the house. We also had a lilac tree in the garden and I remember pulling off a piece and bringing it indoors - the reaction was worse than if I'd brought in dog poo! Could never find out why they thought it was unlucky though. Sarah

hi julia never heard of lilac being unlucky but i am jealous wish i had one in my garden :0) tina xxx

terri that one i do know red and white should never go together (blood and bandages)never take them 2 together in a hospital nurses normally go mad tinxxx

Yes - my mum wouldn't have Lilac in the house either. The other blooms that weren't allowed in the house were that of the 'May Flower' - the blossom of the Hawthorn. This was known locally as 'Mother Die'. My mum thought it was probably because the flowers drop off almost as soon as they are brought inside, and that mothers didn't want the mess in the house!

terri the way i found that out was i took my friend some roses and white babys breath into hospital the nurse gave me a right ear bashing! lesson learnt lol tina xxx

It's funny you should talk about lilac, as it always brings back memories for me... when my Dad died (around this time of year) my Headmistress sent me a huge bunch of lilacs from the tree in the school grounds, and the smell is very evocative (but in a nice way, as I was very touched by the gesture!).

i phoned my mum, and all she could remember was her dad going mad saying its bad luck to have it in the house.and throwing it out, by the way my lilac has just bloomed and i love it, but i never bring it indoors. sandra

Julia, If we listened to all the old wives tales and superstitions we'd never be able to live our lives. From what I've gone see, it's only unlucky in Nofolk. So, unless you live there, you're probably okay. If you do pick some, cut some really long stems and remove all the leaves. With a sharp knife, make a one inch slit up the stem and then dip in boiling water before soaking in lots of cool water. This will help them to last longer. Crista

Thaks's everyone, I still don't know why it's unlucky but I'll cut some any way.. Christa. I'll do what you say as I'v not heard that one before. Julia