Cuckoo Day and Animal Sacrifice: Folklore of the Creatures of Spring
Spring is the herald of new life, and throughout the animal world, spring is a time to forecast the weather – and more – for the summer to come.
The Witch Files — The Midwife Myth: Curses, Infanticide, and Devilish Spells?
In the great wealth of witch-related lore, the image of the persecuted local midwife is one of the most enduringly popular.
A Brief Tour of European Wedding Cake Traditions
The cutting of a couple’s wedding cake is often the highlight of a wedding reception with newlyweds making their first ceremonial slice into the cake.
Sheep Folklore: The Life and Lore of the Shepherd
Sheep have been integral to British life for thousands of years, and a long tradition of lore has developed around shepherds and their flocks.
Peterborough: Folklore from a Neglected Corner of England
The city of Peterborough in the east of England and its surrounding region is one of the few English areas that has not previously benefitted from a thorough study of its folklore.