Folklore in Museums: Horse Brass & Horseshoes

Feb 6, 2023Feb 4, 2023 / Superstition Sam

Welcome to Folklore in Museums! After the success of our Crafts Month Special in August last year, we decided to continue looking at objects found in museum collections all over the world, in this new and ongoing segment of our Blog! Today, we shall discover the superstitions related to two lucky items: the Horse Brass … Continue reading Folklore in Museums: Horse Brass & Horseshoes

#SuperstitionSat Highlights: Agriculture & Farming

Aug 7, 2022Aug 7, 2022 / Superstition Sam

Good afternoon, everyone! Welcome to another pick of some Highlights of our #SuperstitionSat Sessions on Twitter. Yesterday (06/08/22), we began an adventure through beliefs related to old jobs and crafts of the past. Throughout the month of August, we shall be looking at various sectors and our first one was Agriculture & Farming. In Britain … Continue reading #SuperstitionSat Highlights: Agriculture & Farming

#SuperstitionSat Highlights: Lammas & Lughnasadh

Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022 / Superstition Sam

Hi folks, welcome back to another pick of Highlights from our #SuperstitionSat Sessions! Yesterday (30/07/22), our theme was Summer festivities such as LAMMAS & LUGHNASADH - two customs celebrated at the height of this season on August 1st, to mark the starting point of the agricultural gathering of crops. Let's begin by having a little … Continue reading #SuperstitionSat Highlights: Lammas & Lughnasadh