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...
The Christmas Pickle
According to German tradition, The tradition of Weihnachtsgurke, or the Christmas Pickle, was the last ornament placed on the tree. On Christmas morning, the first child to find the gherkin was rewarded with an...
Time & Clocks
If you happen to look at the clock when they show same figures for hours and minutes (10:10; 11:11, 23:23 etc.) you can make a wish. But, you cannot do it on purpose. For...
Bread and Butter
If, while you are walking with someone, you are forced to separate and each of you walk around either side of a pole, you have to say “Bread and Butter” three times or else...
Friday the 13th Superstitions
The idea that Friday the 13th brings bad luck has its roots in both Norse and Christian beliefs. The Scandinavian’s believed that the number 13 was unlucky due to the mythological 12 demigods being...
Ladybug or Ladybird
Never kill a ladybug because doing so will bring bad luck. If a lady bug lands on you it is good luck. Count the spots. The number of spots is the number of months...
