Superstitions
From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day traditions, superstitions have played a significant role in shaping the culture and behaviour of people in the UK and Ireland. We delve into the origins, meanings, and beliefs behind the weird and wonderful superstitions, from the curious to the downright spooky.
Irish Pig Folklore: 10 Strange and Sacred Facts
24 September 2025
10 Enchanting Secrets of the Hawthorn Tree
30 April 2025
Vine Folklore: Myths and Magic in the UK and Ireland
26 March 2025
Beech Trees: 10 Fascinating Folklore Facts
9 January 2025
7 Ways Deer Have Shaped British and Irish Folklore
22 November 2024
Bats Folklore and Superstition: 10 Things You Didn’t Know
21 October 2024
The Role and Superstitions of Mirrors in Witchcraft
4 October 2024
Rochdale’s Curious Deaths and Superstitions
11 August 2024
11 Fascinating Facts About Ash Trees in Folklore
10 August 2024
Candles Superstitions in British Folklore
12 April 2024
10 Cheese Superstitions in the UK
22 March 2024
Rowan Tree Superstitions and Folklore You Didn’t Know
23 February 2024
10 Mandrake Roots Facts: Mysticism, Magic and Death
4 February 2024
What Does Rain At A Funeral Mean?
2 February 2024
The Magpie Rhyme Decoded: One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
12 January 2024
British Egg Superstitions and Folklore
29 December 2023
Ivy Folklore: Things You Didn’t Know
25 December 2023
Holly Folklore: Things You Didn’t Know
24 December 2023
How To Protect Against The Evil Eye
30 November 2023
Thistle: 10 Superstition Folklore You Should Know
30 November 2023
Northern England Charms That Guard Against Evil
30 October 2023
Mugwort: 9 Traditional Uses and Superstitions You Must Know
18 September 2023
