Category: Culture
Useful and beautiful: Llewellyn’s Witches’ Calendar 2023
When I stepped into the occult shop in Historic Jim Thorpe, the last thing I had on my mind was a calendar for the new…
Enjoy the wonders of autumn with Llewellyn’s Little Book of Halloween
Every year, from August 1st to about mid-November, I am filled with a renewed desire to learn about our magical world and its history. When…
Odd rainmaking customs from Russia, Romania, and Serbia
Our recent ancestors had numerous methods for rainmaking and putting an end to drought. In this gem of an article published in 1911, we learn…
Ghost of dead husband caused divorce
A young woman remarried after the death of her first husband, but things did not go as planned. She claimed that the ghost of her…
Wealthy man calls servants with bugle and eats his dessert first
The rich do weird things. In this 1912 report, we find a rich guy (with way too much time on his hands) doing everything he…
8 foot superstitions for wishes, good luck, and misfortune
When it comes to old superstitions, feet matter. Whether it is bring in good luck, giving someone else a touch of bad luck, or getting…
Equal Rights for Women is as American as Apple Pie – A Look at Early American Quaker Women
Colonial Pennsylvania Quakers recognized the importance of women within their religion. This attitude created a healthy and peaceful environment where women felt emboldened to contribute…
5 Ways to summon up Satan: Superstitions, charms, and folklore
Early Christians saw Satan everywhere, and monks worked tirelessly at replacing ancient Pagan beliefs with Satanic fancies. For example, we read in Archaic England: “To…
8 Shiver Omens and Superstitions That Will Make Your Spine Tingle
The world is full of shiver omens and superstitions, and all of them involve bad luck or death. 1. Shivery Feeling “If you have a…
7 Doorknob Superstitions and Customs
Most doorknob superstitions, customs, and charms come from folklore, however in symbolism, the doorknob is closely connected to new beginnings. It also symbolizes active seeking…
