When swallows nest in your home: simple coincidence or hidden message?

And on the superstition side, what do they say?

Some popular sayings go further. For example, in rural areas, it was once said that  destroying a swallow’s nest brought bad luck , or even announced a poor harvest or a death in the family. They were therefore respected, sometimes even with a touch of superstitious fear.

Conversely, welcoming these birds was seen as  opening one’s door to blessing . Some houses deliberately kept a quiet corner of the roof to allow them to settle freely.