Tag: superstition
Odd rainmaking customs from Russia, Romania, and Serbia
Our recent ancestors had numerous methods for rainmaking and putting an end to drought. In this gem of an article published in 1911, we learn…
8 foot superstitions for wishes, good luck, and misfortune
When it comes to old superstitions, feet matter. Whether it is bring in good luck, giving someone else a touch of bad luck, or getting…
5 Ways to summon up Satan: Superstitions, charms, and folklore
Early Christians saw Satan everywhere, and monks worked tirelessly at replacing ancient Pagan beliefs with Satanic fancies. For example, we read in Archaic England: “To…
8 Shiver Omens and Superstitions That Will Make Your Spine Tingle
The world is full of shiver omens and superstitions, and all of them involve bad luck or death. 1. Shivery Feeling “If you have a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
