Current Superstitions / Collected from the Oral Tradition of English Speaking Folk

CONTENTS.

CHAP.		PAGE
	Introduction	1
I.	Babyhood	21
	Baptism.—GPhysiognomy.—GIntroduction to the World.—GFirst Actions.—GVarious.
II.	Childhood	26
	Asseveration.—GChallenge.—GFortune.—GFriendship.—GMythology.—GPunishment.—GSport.—GVarious.
III.	Physical Characteristics	32
	Beauty.—GDimple.—GEars.—GEyes and Eyebrows.—GFinger-nails.—GFoot.—GForehead.—GHair.—GHand.—GMoles.—GNose.—GTeeth.
IV.	Projects	38
	Apples.—GApple-seeds.—GBabies.—GBed.—GBible.—GBirds.—GButtons.—GFour-leaved Clover.—GCounting.—GDaisy Petals.—GDoorway.—GEggs.—GFingers.—GGarments.—GLetters of the Alphabet.—GMidnight.—GPlants.—GRing.—GStars.—GTea-leaves.—GWalking Abroad.—GWater.—GVarious.
V.	Halloween and other Festivals	55
VI.	Love and Marriage	59
	Engagement.—GAttire of the Bride.—GLucky Days.—GThe Marriage Ceremony.—GCourting and Wedding Signs.
VII.	Wishes	67
VIII.	Dreams	70
	Animals.—GColors.—GDead Persons.—GEarth.—GEggs.—GFire and Smoke.—GHuman Beings.—GMeteorological Phenomena.—GMoney and Metals.—GTeeth.—GWater.—GWeddings and Funerals.—GMiscellaneous.
IX.	Luck	79
	Cards.—GDays.—GDressing.—GHorseshoes.—GPins.—GSalt.—GSweeping.—GTurning Back.—GMiscellaneous.
X.	Money	87
XI.	Visitors	89
XII.	Cures	94
	Amulets.—GCharm.—GWater.—GMiscellaneous.
XIII.	Warts	101
	Causes.—GCures.
XIV.	Weather	106
	Cold.—GDays and Times.—GFair or Foul.—GMoon.—GRain.—GWind and Storm.
XV.	Moon	117
	Divination.—GFortune.—GMoonlight.—GWax and Wane.
XVI.	Sun	123
	Domestic and Mechanical Operations.—GCures.
XVII.	Death Omens	125
XVIII.	Mortuary Customs	Clyx.com