Tag: superstition
10 Strange Beliefs and Superstitions About Robins
The robin redbreast is probably the most recognized of all wild birds. Its friendly, humble nature is beloved by all and it is held in…
Strange Things You Didn’t Know About the Luck of a Rabbit’s Foot
While growing up, small shops everywhere in the United States had a bin or two of rabbit’s feet for sale. There were the “natural” rabbit’s…
10 Weird Superstitions About Rosemary Herb
Rosemary herb is a delicious smelling plant that can be grown in most gardens or grown as a potted plant. It can be trickier to…
10 Weird Bits of Folklore About Acorns
Acorns are the nuts that form on oak trees and they are found throughout Europe and North America. Native Americans used acorns as a food…
10 Things Believed to Scare Off Ghosts
Our ancestors were plagued by ghosts and night terrors, so it is not surprising to know that there are many superstitions that show how to…
10 Intriguing Coin Superstitions
Love to collect coins? Here are ten fascinating superstitions about coins, making wishes, and bringing good luck. 1. New Homes and Additions When building a…
10 Weird Superstitions About Spit
Have you ever spat on your hands before digging into a pile of dirt? Did you ever spit on a ball or in a baseball…
13 Spooky Death Omens You Will Want to Avoid
Sometimes it seems like just about anything can set off a death omen, especially when you are reading up on worldwide superstitions. While an entire…
7 Strange Beliefs About Violets
The lowly violet is a beautiful little flower that children love to pick during the spring and summer months. It also happens to have a…
5 Ways to Become a Witch According to Old Timers
Superstitions can be pretty darn funny, if not downright insulting. For example, my own grandfather, a Pennsylvania German, once told my mother that women who…
