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 …
In American folklore, women accused of witchcraft were believed to have black cats as their familiars, offering companionship and protection In the United States, especially around Halloween, black cats are often linked to witchcraft and spooky superstitions that date back to Puritan times. The association with witchcraft is an old European belief brought to America, …
China: In China, people thought a dragon was eating away at the Sun during a solar eclipse. They would shoot arrows at the sky and play drums to try to scare the dragon away. Native America: Suring solar eclipses, some Native American tribes would shoot flaming arrows into the sky in order to reignite the Sun. …
Cardinals are believed to be messengers between the spiritual and natural worlds—often connecting us to a loved one that has passed. Many Native American tribes associate the cardinal with the spiritual and natural worlds—such as being the daughter of the Sun or that they serve as matchmakers for lovers. Cardinals are also symbolized as a …
The first full moon of the year occurs on January 25th and is called the Wolf Moon. The name likely refers to the howling of wolves that was often heard during this time of year. It’s thought that wolves howled more during the winter due to hunger, communicating with their pack, or possibly because this …