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.

Hedgehog Superstitions: 10 Strange Things You Didn’t Know
15 August 2023

Thyme: 10 Supernatural Uses and Folklore
31 July 2023

English Roses: 10 Folklore Facts And Superstitions
28 July 2023

10 Oak Tree Superstitions You Should Know
9 July 2023

Butterfly Superstitions: Symbolism and Meanings
12 April 2023

Shamrocks and Clover: 10 Superstitions You Didn’t Know
17 March 2023

19 British Bird Superstitions You Didn’t Know
24 February 2023

Salt in Folklore: 10 Things You Didn’t Know
20 February 2023

Shoe Superstitions: British and Irish Folklore Unlaced
15 February 2023

British Trees Folklore: What You Need To Know
12 January 2023

Apple Myths and Folklore in UK and Ireland
21 October 2022

The Badger in Superstition and Spellcraft
14 October 2022

The Trickster Fox in British Folklore
1 October 2022

10 Spooky Facts About Yew Trees
8 March 2022

10 Rat Superstitions and Folklore You Didn’t Know
13 January 2022

Britain’s 5 Strangest New Year’s Traditions and Superstitions
28 December 2021

Iron Folklore Facts And Superstitions You Didn’t Know
17 August 2021

British Flowers: Superstition and Folklore
11 June 2021

Bee superstition: A matter of life and death
14 July 2020