According to legend, roses were originally only white but turned red after Cupid mischievously poured wine over the flower Roses symbolize beauty, suffering, and love. Roses are the most popular flower in the world with over 150 species and thousands of hybrids being cultivated globally. In Northern European folklore, roses are believed to be owned by …
An aphrodisiac is any substance used to increase pleasure, desire, and/or performance In Indian and Greek folklore, saffron was considered to be an aphrodisiac so potent that it would corrupt any woman In Indian and Greek folklore, saffron was considered to be an aphrodisiac so potent that it would corrupt any woman. Today, saffron has …
The Chinese Lunar New Year begins during the New Moon on January 29th. It is both the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar and the celebration of the arrival of Spring. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle with each year being a different element and animal. There are 12 animals …
Winter begins on December 20 during the Winter Solstice when the North Pole is tilted the farthest from the Sun. This will be the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In many ancient cultures, the winter solstice symbolized the “rebirth of the Sun” as days began to lengthen Siberian …
Wolfsbane was used as protection against werewolves and vampires In European folklore, wolfsbane was believed to protect against werewolves and vampires. Others believed that touching wolfsbane on a full moon could cause shape-shifting. Historically, wolfsbane was used in small doses to treat patients who had delusions of being a wolf. It was also said to …