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10 Eyelash Superstitions You Will Want to Wish Upon

Eyelash superstitions are popular all over the world, especially the superstitions that grant you a wish. Here are ten such eyelash superstitions that will keep…

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The Book of Hallowe’en – Free PDF Download

Here is a free zipped PDF download of The Book of Hallowe’en (link to hardcopy sold on Amazon) by Ruth Edna Kelley, published in 1919….

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5 Bizarre News Reports from the Past: Giants, Voodoo Dolls, and Witchcraft

Giants, voodoo dolls, and witchcraft are the subjects of today’s article. After all, it is getting relatively close to Halloween, and the decorations have come…

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19 Strange Superstitions and Beliefs About the Midnight Hour

If you’ve ever wondered why people believe in the midnight hour, it’s because there are a lot of superstitions surrounding this time. For example, some…

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Free Pine Tree Stencil Pattern

This free pine tree stencil pattern comes from a pre-1922 newspaper and is copyright expired. I have been enjoying working with stenciling in my free…

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6 Wickedly Delicious Crossroad Superstitions and Beliefs

Crossroads have long been a place of spiritual importance for many cultures. They were thought to be the space where the deities and the realm…

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Peacock Stencil Pattern – Free Download, Copyright Expired

This peacock stencil pattern is copyright-expired and free for use. It was published pre-1922.

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Aradia – Free Printable Witchy Wall Art

Aradia: The Gospel of the Witches by Charles Godfrey Leland was initially published in 1899. It is a classic among folklorists. The book’s title page…

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1934 Report on Magic in Mexico – Superstitions and Mexican Voodoo Dolls

The following report, originally published in 1934, details the beliefs in magic during that time period in Mexico. While the article sometimes reminds readers to…

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The 1914 Search for Ivan the Terrible’s Lost Library

The lost library of Ivan the Terrible, known as the Golden Library, is believed to hold ancient manuscripts and occult works. While still undiscovered, there…

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