Do you say "rabbit rabbit" on the first of the month to ensure good luck? While the origin of this rodent repetition is mostly unknown it seems to be most prevalent in Britain and North America and is rumored to go back as far as the 13th century. The custom is possibly attributable to Celtic tribes…
Customs and Lore
APPRECIATING THE BLACK CAT
It's Black Cat Appreciation Day!Time to celebrate this often feared feline. Black Cat Appreciation Day was created by Wayne H. Morris to honor of his late sister, June, who had a black cat named Sinbad. The day was chosen to commemorate her passing. Why do some people fear the black cat? Well, we can probably…
TO DANCE WITH DEATH
Danse Macabre- the haunting orchestral masterpiece that originated in the early 1870's by Saint-Saëns was originally not so well received. Bummer. Enter Franz Liszt to put his magic fingers to work and what do ya know... it became quite a hit. 🎹 I must admit I prefer the rather chaotic original version...but I digress. If you want…