Category: W
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...
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...
Superstitions About How to Bring Snow During the Night.
New Jersey children who wish for a snow day off from school believe that if you wear your pajamas to bed inside out and backwards it’s sure to snow during the night. Other activities...
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...
Knocking on Wood
Knocking on wood is believed to be calling on spirits who can protect us from misfortune. These spirits are believed to live in the trees and by knocking on anything made of wood, we...
Weddings and Marriage
The keyword “marriage” is tagged in many superstitions on the site. Find those posts HERE Day of the Wedding and During the Ceremony: Good luck Ukrainian: If it rains on your wedding day you...