Tag: superstition
Origin of Coin Flipping
We have all played a game of heads and tails at least once in our lives, but where did this custom of coin flipping originate?…
Origin of Black Cat Superstitions
In all ancient cultures, cats were a sign of good fortune and were held in high esteem. This included the black cat. Ancient Egyptians mummified…
10 Dark and Witchy Owl Superstitions
The owl, a symbol of wisdom and the sacred bird of Athena, is steeped in superstitions. Since the Christian era, the bird has been riddled…
10 Old Superstitions About Peaches and Peach Trees
Peach tree and fruit superstitions can be found all over the world. The tree originated in China, and was brought to Europe and North America…
7 Things You Never Knew About Coffin Nails
Back in the mid 1700s, England made its coffin nails out of pig iron. These nails were used to hammer accessories, such as handles, onto…
8 Old Sage Herb Superstitions
Many of us grow sage in our herb gardens and some of us go as far as to add the fresh or dried leaves to…
Wishbone Magic and Superstition
For over 2400 years, the wishbone from a hen has been used to make wishes. In fact, the wishing bone tradition probably began with the…
Shoe Superstition Video
We love our shoes and we love our superstitions. Put the two together and we couldn’t be happier. In the video below, learn about the…
Mirror Superstitions Video
Why are we so fascinated by mirrors and our reflections? How is the mirror tied into the spirit world? The video below talks about ten…
Jilted Lover Acorn Spell – Old British Love Charm
History is full of love charms and spells, but only a few other those are printed and reprinted in most modern books. When we here…
