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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…

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18 Pillow Superstitions and Charms You Can Sleep On

There are so many pillow superstitions and charms worldwide that an entire book could cover the subject. In fact, one author who covered the topic…

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An Old Fashioned Dutch Halloween

The following is an account of what a Dutch Halloween party looked like in New York City, 1899. An Old Fashioned Dutch Halloween The Old…

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17 Walking Superstitions and Charms

There are numerous superstitions and charms involving walking. For today, we are going to take a quick look at 17 walking superstitions for finding a…

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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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