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Don’t Step on the Crack! — Colin McNaughton

We’ve all heard, “Don’t step on the crack or you’ll break your mother’s back,” right? How much truth is there to that saying, or to any superstitious aphorism? This children’s picture book by author and illustrator Colin McNaughton points out just how silly some superstitions can be. Somewhere in this world, there is a crack in the sidewalk, a certain, special crack, and if you step on it, terrible things will happen. You could slip on a banana peel. Or you could turn into a pig. (No, really, you could! It’s entirely possible!) Or maybe a big pack of bullies … Continue reading →

Wedding Traditions, Symbolism & Superstition

Weddings are fun. Or they should be. We’ve talked about wedding superstitions before, but did you know that many parts of the actual ceremony and the set up are directly related to historical ideals and superstitions? For example, did you know: Traditionally, a groom would kidnap his bride and hold her with his left arm? This would keep his right arm and sword arm free to battle other suitors. Today, modern brides walk down the aisle to join their groom, but they still stand on the groom’s left Marriages and weddings were a diplomatic means of ending strife between two … Continue reading →

Are You A Superstitious Traveler?

Do you allow your fear of the numbers 13 and 666, black cats, and broken mirrors influence your travel plans? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Recently, workers at Brussels Airlines learned just how many of their customers hold tightly to their “irrational” beliefs. In November the airline, which features a 13-ball logo in the shape of the letter “b” on the tail of its aircrafts, announced it would expand its service throughout Europe and North America. According to the company, a short time later it was flooded with complaints from superstitious customers in the United States and Italy. … Continue reading →

Friday the 13th

When I woke up this morning, I realized it was (gasp) Friday the 13th! Okay, I am really not that superstitious (hope my computer does not crash as I write this), but thought I would share a bit of info about Friday the 13th with you anyhow. The Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute estimates that about $800 million is lost in business every Friday the 13th because people refuse to fly and conduct business as they normally would. Some people have friggatriskaidekaphobia. That is, they fear the number 13. Have you ever been in a building like a hotel … Continue reading →

Wedding Superstitions

Are you planning a wedding? There is so much to do with the planning of the wedding that it can make you dizzy with the details. If you’re superstitious – well it can make you a lot busier! So here’s a few wedding superstitions to add to your juggling act! The Dress Good Luck: White has been the lucky color for the formal weddings in the States for more than a century. For informal weddings, you can wear any color except red or black. Bad Luck: The colors of red and black are considered bad luck because black is the … Continue reading →

June 6, 06 – Just Another Day?

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June 6, 2006 is quickly approaching and many people are freaking out about it. There are prophets who believe this day is ominous. After all, it will be 06/06/06 and “666” is the mark of the antichrist. People have always been curious about numbers and what affect they might have on our lives. How many of us dread it when we see a Friday the 13th coming up on the calendar? Some hospitals and hotels do not have 13th floors but instead skip from the 12th to the 14th. Now in my mind, that still technically makes the “14th” floor … Continue reading →