Tagged: religion

18 Jan, 2012

Bread

To cut bread in an uneven manner is a sign that you have been telling lies. Before slicing a new loaf of bread, make the sign of the cross on it. A loaf of...

7 Jan, 2010

Evil Days in Midieval England

For those who could read, lists of ‘evil days’ were printed in almanacs. On these days people would refrain from travelling as it was believed that those who journeyed on evil days would either...

3 Jan, 2010

Magic Words

Some believe that the word Abracadabra was once used as a protective word on amulets and charms. Early Christians believed that it had the power to ward off evil spirits. Others believe that it...