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fromPsychology Today
6 days agoIs Trick or Treat a Playful Question or a Metaphor for Life?
Halloween is the perfect opportunity to think about the dichotomies inherent in the human condition. While its origins are murky, it appears to have evolved from ancient Celtic celebrations centered on the change of seasons and superstitious beliefs about evil spirits and death. During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church attempted to replace this pagan holiday with All Souls Day, dedicated to honoring saints and the dead.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks agoCommentary: Yamamoto's interpreter almost quit after 2 days. Now he's hoping his boxers can help in World Series
Yamamoto's interpreter wears lucky 'shobu pantsu' for each start, revealing superstition, close rituals, and Yamamoto's considerate behavior toward staff.
fromBustle
1 month agoTaylor Swift's "Wood" Is Somehow Even Hornier Than You'd Think
The core meaning of "Wood" is that Swift sometimes gets a little nervous about holding on to her seemingly too-good-to-be-true relationship, but her partner (and now fiancé), Travis Kelce, puts her doubts to rest. "Baby, I'll admit I've been a little superstitious. Fingers crossed until you put your hand on mine," she sings, declaring that they "make our own luck" as a couple.
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fromTasting Table
1 month agoWhy We've Been Tossing Spilled Salt Over Our Shoulder For Centuries - Tasting Table
Salt has been revered across cultures for preservation, purification, hospitality, and spiritual protection, giving rise to superstitions like tossing spilled salt over the shoulder.
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