SuperstitionsOnline.com All the bits of strange your grandparents lived by & warned you about.
Changelings
In medieval Britain, parents sometimes believed that their child had been taken away by the fairy people and substituted with a changeling. There were a number of tests to find out. One was to...
Sewing and Knitting
See also: Dresses and Dress Making If you drop a knitting-needle, you won’t be married during the present year. If you break many needles in a garment, it will be worn at a wedding....
The Evil Eye – Malocchio
Italian Superstitions Unveiled In the rich tapestry of superstitions, the concept of the Evil Eye, or “Malocchio” or “Maloik” in Italian folklore, stands as one of the most ancient and pervasive beliefs across the...
Pregnancy & Predicting the Sex of the Baby
See also: Babies and Birth Superstitions Malaysia: When in labor, neither mother or father should sit at the top of the stairs, as blocking any passage prolongs delivery. If you are pregnant, wear perfume...
