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Knocking on Wood Superstition

Knocking on wood is a widespread practice rooted in superstition. We tap our knuckles against a hard surface, often wood, to avert tempting fate or to ensure that we continue to experience good luck....

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Winter

When birds migrate early or bees build their nests high in the trees, the winter is going to be awful. The old saying goes: See how high the hornet’s nest, ‘twill tell how high...

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Water Witching

Folks in Appalachia often practiced a hybrid form of Christianity which marries traditional Biblical teaching with practices and customs that some would see more closely aligned with mysticism and the occult. The results have...

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Willow Trees and Pussy Willows

Legends and magic are associated with willow trees. They symbolise renewal, growth, vitality and immortality in China. The weeping willow is a common sign of mourning. “In Louisiana, when a willow grew large enough...

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Wishbone

To have a wish come true using a wishbone, two people make a wish (don’t tell or it won’t come true), then one person takes hold of each end of the bone and on...

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How To Make It Snow Superstitions

Snowflakes and Superstitions: The Secrets to Overnight Snow Winter’s charm often comes with the magical touch of snow, transforming the world into a glistening wonderland. While meteorology explains the scientific intricacies of snowfall, there...

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Walking Over a Grave

Do not walk over someone who is lying on the ground, it’s like walking over their grave. When you shiver for no reason, it means someone is walking over the ground where you will...

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Windows

All windows should be opened at the moment of death so that the soul can leave. Keep your bedroom windows shut on November first. In Spain, people always keep their bedroom windows shut on...

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Weddings and Marriage

The keyword “marriage” is tagged in many superstitions on the site. Find those posts HERE Good luck Ukrainian: If it rains on your wedding day you will grow wealthy.Happy is the bride that the...

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Whistling

Ukrainians believe that if you whistle indoors you will bring bad luck to that place. A Russian superstition says you can’t whistle in the house or car, as they believe that you are whistling...