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.

Thyme

Thyme: 10 Supernatural Uses and Folklore

English Roses

English Roses: 10 Folklore Facts And Superstitions

oak tree

10 Oak Tree Superstitions You Should Know

Sycamore Tree

10 Sycamore Tree Superstitions and Folklore You Should Know

Mushroom Superstitions

7 Fun(gus) Facts about Mushroom Superstitions and Customs

Nettle

10 Things You Didn’t Know about Stinging Nettle Folklore and Uses

butterfly superstitions

Butterfly Superstitions: Symbolism and Meanings

Shamrock and Clover

Shamrocks and Clover: 10 Superstitions You Didn’t Know

Leeks

Leeks And St David’s Day: 10 Superstitions You Didn’t Know

Bird Superstitions

19 British Bird Superstitions You Didn’t Know

Salt Folklore

Salt in Folklore: 10 Things You Didn’t Know

Shoe superstitions and folklore

Shoe Superstitions: British and Irish Folklore Unlaced

Tree folklore mythology

British Trees Folklore: What You Need To Know

Apple Trees

Apple Myths and Folklore in UK and Ireland

The Badger in Superstition and Spellcraft

The Badger in Superstition and Spellcraft

Fox folklore superstitions

The Trickster Fox in British Folklore

Yew Tree

10 Spooky Facts About Yew Trees

10 Rat Superstitions and Folklore You Didn’t Know

Happy New Year

Britain’s 5 Strangest New Year’s Traditions and Superstitions

Iron Folklore

Iron Folklore Facts And Superstitions You Didn’t Know

Daisies, poppies and foxgloves are among the many British flowers that have their own folklore.

British Flowers: Superstition and Folklore

bee superstition

Bee superstition: A matter of life and death

Lavender is a beautiful smelling flower and has many uses, including magic

Lavender in Folklore and Magic: 10 Things You Didn’t Know

Fire-gazing Folklore: A Guide Seeing Through The Flames

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