I’ve been writing a series for Folklore Thursday on the origins of common superstitions and the series has come to an end. Boo. It’s been a fun and fascinating project to delve into why and where these superstitions came from.
Here are all ten articles for your reading pleasure
- Bad Luck Comes in Threes
- Touch Wood
- Breaking a mirror
- Breaking a wishbone
- Opening an umbrella inside
- Shoes on the table
- Spilling salt
- Wishing on a star
- Four Leaf Clover
- Cross your fingers
Enjoy