Legends & Folklore

Dreams are a doorway into our unconscious mind.Interpreting your dream can foretell what will occur in your life and gives us foresight so we can take necessary precautions or make prepartions for...

We recently went to a party, and while blatantly eavesdropping on people's conversations, we overheard the following statements: 1. "My last boyfriend had to take his mom out to dinner once a...

Emergency can happen anytime. It can be an earthquake,flood,war, a disaSter that can trap you at home, or who knows what else is on the horizon. We all prayed and wished that there will be no...

Black magic through the use of spells and potions is a dark art that can cause extreme pain and sorrow to anyone unfortunate enough to fall victim to them. Though accounts of black magic have been...

There is a rich German immigrant history of the Easter basket. But, it was not a basket, but their Easter caps, and not candy, but highly colored hard-boiled eggs! These days, parents fill baskets...

St. Patrick's Day is the annual feast and party day designated to celebrate perhaps the best known patron saints of Ireland. The Roman Catholic Church recognized the feast day in the early 17th...

Fairies are all around us. They are in a sunset and a flower, a shining star or a murky puddle. Fairies are God's tiniest angels and all it takes to see them are a little faith. Oh, a fairy garden...

While modern-day pirates have evolved from the likes of Blackbeard, their use of today's weaponry has made them a formidable foe. Because of the increase in violent pirate activity, the waters...

Voodoo dolls have been around for many centuries and are surrounded by a unique mystery that both frightens and fascinates many. You don't have to be a witchdoctor to have a voodoo doll of your...

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up soon, now is a good time to explore the world of fairies, goblins, leprechauns, and other wee folk. It seems that each culture or country has their own version of...

Need cash in a hurry? Learn quick and easy money spells to multiply your coins into cash fast.

Remember when you were a child... the best news you could get was that there was no school in the morning! Here are some fun ideas to give your kids to help make it snow!

Researching your family tree and learning about your ancestry is very rewarding. Discover your roots. Discover yourself. To begin your own family ancestry chart and learn more about your...

There is nothing more romantic than a fairy-themed party. It's ideal for a midsummer' s night, but you can throw one at any time of the year. A fairy party can work for all ages and it is...

Every color has a meaning associated with it. Psychologists have also found that certain colors make people feel peaceful and relaxed. Other colors have been shown to make people feel optimistic...

Leadership is an almost universally respected character trait when properly displayed. Not surprisingly many of us are enamored with the idea of being a leader but very few of us possess the skill...

Power resides in words. The words you speak help to mold the reality of the people surrounding you. In most cultures intentionally warping the reality of others through the use of information...

If you need a lucky break, wish on a wishbone. What wish will you make? A love wish? A funny wish? Maybe silver or gold? The tradition of breaking a wishbone for luck has been repeated over and...

The world as we know it is predicted to come to an end. Whether we subscribe to divine intervention or self-destruction has no relevance. The fact of the matter is that many people believe...

Quartz crystals are beautiful. There are many different ways to create crystals. There are some methods that require the use of ammonia, bluing solution, sugar, Epsom salts and many others. This...

Do you want to be lucky? Of course you do. Here is a guide to be lucky and avoiding bad luck.

Ever wander through a cemetery and wonder what the images mean? Here is a description of some of those symbols and their meanings.

Recently, I started what I had hoped would become a series of articles on “How to Kill Various and Sundry Monsters”. As some of you may know from reading my previous articles, I became somewhat...

Valentine’s Day is a day to eat chocolate. Oops, I mean to show your love for someone....by giving jewelry, presents, and chocolate. The smell of chocolate is in the air. Television,...

Friday the 13th has been the unluckiest of days for thousands of years. The number 13 has been the center of many urban legends and superstitious customs. Buildings skip the 13th floor, dinner...

The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia. Friday the 13th happens about twice a year. If you are superstitious about it, here are some things that you can do to help you survive.

The story of Pandora's Box is one of the most well-known tales of Greek Mythology. On the bright side, poor curious Pandora shut the lid before hope escaped. On the negative side, she unleashed...

Most rumors start out as simple gossip. Typically, a rumor does not begin with malicious intent, but instead as a form of speculation. Many people will make blanket statements about what they...

The term "fairy tale" has come to mean almost any children's story with fantastic or far-fetched circumstances. In truth, fairy tales are much more closely connected to ancient legends and...

A fairy is a mythological creature that has been part of a number of cultures. It has seeped into folklore, literature, art and popular culture and is one of the most well known fabled creatures....

With 2 Friday the 13th's this year, everyone has their own superstitions. Whether it be the black cat, broken mirror or walking underneath a ladder, they all culminate on the dreaded Friday the...

Some people grow up to have a plethora of phobias. Have you ever wondered how this happens?

This article is written with women in mind but it may extend to a few men out there as well. From the time we are wee children listening to fantastical stories of princes on white horses,...

As the sun creeps away from the heart of the city and leaves it veiled in the cloak of night, a loan vigilante watches and waits. He waits to deliver justice to those who thrive in darkness and...

Fairy wings have a long and vast history. From Australia and Africa to Ireland and North America, fairies have been the topic of many legends and myths. Today, fairy wings are not only for...

February is a month of love, romance and passion. Shake up your life with colors that bring out your animal instinct in the mating game. Look around the natural world. In Winter, colors may be...

Drinking a flaming shot is a dangerous stunt which is not to be undertaken lightly. If you must attempt this (and I seriously don't recommend it), then here is a method which you may try, but I...

Homo erectus lived between 1.8 million and 300,000 years ago. He was the first member of the genus "homo" to migrate out of Africa. How can we identify this species?

A colonial blacksmith was a respected tradesman in his community, for he was responsible for creating and maintaining the tools utilized by almost all the other tradesmen. He practiced his craft...

Here is how to know the difference between a Hoedown and a Hootenanny.

Will we have an early spring? Or six more long weeks of winter? Groundhogs, those furry friends of ours, have an uncanny way of making weather forecasts. Without getting near weather.com, a...

Do you believe in vampires? Many people do, and there are a few steps to follow to identify if someone you know is a vampire, or has vampire genes passed through them from ancient times. I've...

With a New Year upon us we always take time to reflect back on the previous year. Wouldn't it be great family tradition to make a time capsule with you and your family?

Although the worship of the Celtic pantheon did not survive the coming of Christianity, the goddesses of the Celtic lands have proved resourceful. While they are no longer called by the name of...

We receive flowers when we fall ill, in the hopes that their growing beauty and smell will nurse us back to wellness. We give flowers: to thank people, for facilitating courtship and when...

As a child growing up I remember hearing my parents talk of the weather. They would see signs that would point to weather patterns. Signs such as, if it rains while the sun is out, that means that...

There are many superstitions surrounding New Year's Day, and ancient lore that determines whether your New Year will be prosperous or unlucky, depending on a number of factors. Many cultures...

There will be a zombie outbreak in 2020 and this article will tell you how to survive it.

There are so many ways to celebrate the holidays and cultures around the world each have a celebration during this important time of the year.

Making cool quotes can be your legacy. You can forever go down in history as saying "Ouch! That hurt." In a world where there are hundreds of text messages & emails sent everyday...