Tag: superstition
10 Superstitions About Thursday or the Day of Thor
Thursday is named after the Norse god Thor, the Germanic god Donar. It is known as the day of Jupiter and is associated with thunder….
What Cats, Women, And The Moon Have In Common
Cats, women, and the moon are symbolically linked together. In the following article, originally published in 1914, the writer connects these three magical symbols together,…
11 Popular Kitchen Superstitions From The 1920s
Kitchen superstitions were surprisingly popular in the 1920s. Not only did mothers pass these superstitions down to their children, they also published these superstitions in…
6 Umbrella Superstitions for a Rainy Day
Since you were a child, you have probably heard the old superstition that you should never open up an umbrella indoors. Why is that? And…
9 Salt Superstitions You Ought to Know
Salt was one of the first seasonings used by people which is why there are so many different superstitions surrounding it and its use. Just…
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…
