I'd never heard it before I came to Cambridge. What does it mean? Another thing they say (and do) down here is "A pinch and a punch for the first of the month".
Saying 'white rabbits' on the first of the month will bring good luck throughout that month Some say you will get a present before the month is out It only works during a month with an 'R' its name It must be said first thing in the morning, before any other words are spoken There is some debate about whether is should be said once, twice or three times Some say it should be said at the top of the stairs The first written reference appears in a 1922 novel 'Solomon in all his Glory' by Robert Lynd: "Why," the man in the brown hat laughed at him, "I thought everybody knew 'Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit.' If you say 'Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit'—three times, just like that—first thing in the morning on the first of the month, even before you say your prayers, you'll get a present before the end of the month." The funniest variation I came across was someone saying it should be 'brown rabbits' said three times whilst walking down the stairs, backwards. (But surely this is more likely to bring broken bones than good luck?)
I did actually think about that when I woke up this morning, didnt say it though. I was once told it was only for March though.
Thanks for that, DR. Thought it was about good luck, but I've never heard of the present bit! Seeing as it's my birthday later this month, here's hoping it's correct!
My first words this morning were...Do ya fancy a quickie? I now have some understanding of the punch bit.
