Halloween Superstitions and Origins
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...
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...
More superstitions about New Years: First Activities New Year’s Resonance What you do in the first hour of the New Year supposedly sets the tone for the entire year ahead. Butterfly Omen Spotting a...
Valentine’s Day Superstitions Answer the Question “Whom Will I Marry?” On Valentine’s Day, the first man or woman’s name you read in the paper or hear on the TV or radio will be the...
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th. It is an Irish Holiday, and is widely celebrated in America, regardless of one’s ancestry. To the Irish, it is a day to commemorate the Patron Saint of...
Mistletoe should never be brought into the home before New Years Eve. It’s unlucky to take down mistletoe used as a Christmas decoration. Therefore, the dead piece of twig is supposed to stay there...
April Fool’s Day is celebrated on the first day of April each year. It is common practice to play practical jokes on family and friends on this day. Playing practical jokes after 12 noon...