There are numerous fairy and elf superstitions worldwide, but the most popular superstitions come to use from Ireland where the fairies were said to be “the gods of the earth” and “the gods of pagan Ireland.”
Food Offering
Never eat the last portion of a meal. Instead, you are supposed to take it out and leave it as an offering to the fairies. This will bring your household luck and good fortune.
Grow Tulips
Elves have a strong liking for tulips. People who grow tulips in their gardens are automatically under the protection of elves.
Arm Loop
If you spot a wise man standing with his stand on his hip, look through the loop of his arm to see if there are any fairies about.
Cave Visit
When visiting a cave, leave a pin behind before you leave so that no back luck from the fairies can follow you.
Fairy Ring
If you see a fairy ring, put your left foot inside it and have a friend put their left foot on top of your foot. You will both be gifted with fairy sight.
Holes
Any holes found inside the home were once believed to be doorways for the elves.
Spit Three Times
About to do something that might make the fairies unhappy? Spit three times onto the ground to avoid their wrath.
Don’t Wear Green
It is bad luck to wear green because it is the favorite color of the elves and fairies, and they don’t like it when we copy them.
Fairyland
The way to Fairyland can be found in the roots of an oak tree.
