Hair Superstitions
Weathering the Mane An Uncovered Bald Head and Rain Ever heard that an uncovered bald head will bring rain? This superstition suggests a curious connection between the state of your hairline and the weather....
Weathering the Mane An Uncovered Bald Head and Rain Ever heard that an uncovered bald head will bring rain? This superstition suggests a curious connection between the state of your hairline and the weather....
Halloween derives its name from the fact that in the Christian calendar it occurs the day before ‘All Saints’ or All Hallows’ Day. It was the last night of the old year according to...
If a pregnant woman meets a hare, the baby will have a hare-lip or cleft palate. The fear inspired by such an encounter was heightened by the idea that the hare might not be...
Horseshoe superstitions cover all kinds of beliefs from protecting against evil spirits to enhancing good luck and have spanned centuries and cultures. Here are some of the tales and traditions surrounding this iconic symbol....
Fingers Crossed: By making the sign of the Christian faith with our fingers, evil spirits would be prevented from destroying our chances of good fortune. If you cross your fingers when you make a...