Tag: superstition
8 Weird Chewing Gum Superstitions
Chewing gum was clearly an American invention and since 1848 there have been numerous superstitions and strange rituals associated with the chewy treat. Keep Her…
7 Sock Superstitions You Need to Know
In the old days, they wore stockings instead of socks, but the superstitions remained the same. Socks, like all articles of clothing, had their own…
10 Weird Superstitions About the Kitchen Table
Our recent ancestors had a lot of strange superstitions, including superstitions about the kitchen table. While we might assume that they had way too much…
10 Bizarre Teeth Superstitions
Teeth were the subject of superstitions and strange beliefs all over the world, and many beliefs of the past are rather laughable these days. For…
10 Strange Beliefs Once Held By Thieves And Burglars
Common theft and burglarizing was once a real occupation with its own set of strange beliefs and superstitions passed down through families and underground organizations….
Superstitions for the Month of May
There are many couples who think they are bucking superstition by marrying on Friday the 13th, but, according to old sources, May was the worst…
Royal Superstitions
The royals had many superstitions of their own. This article talks mostly about Kings and Emperors who had superstitious rings and other trinkets, but it…
Selling the Wind – Knot Magic
When it comes to old forms of folk magic, knot magic is one that holds a lot of interest. Our recent and ancient ancestors used…
Superstition Traced to Its Origin
How did superstitions origination? There are many stories placed behind superstitions, including the ones given below, but there is always more to the stories that…
Gambling Superstitions Reported in 1893
Gambling, cards and dice, is littered with superstitions of all sorts. Here are some superstitious beliefs that were common among gamblers back in the late…
