The Importance of Folklore In The Modern World
With all the technology we have access to at our fingertips, do we really still need folklore in our everyday lives?
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Weird Weather Words From Around The World
Humans love to talk about the weather, in any language. So we looked for words and terms to describe the weather from around the world. See the list!
What Does Weather Lore Say About Hurricanes?
Hurricane season begins June 1st! What signs from nature did our ancestors watch to warn against weather’s fiercest storm? Check out the list and watch the cows and alligators.
29 Spring Weather Lore Sayings About Rain and Harvest
Quick Reference What this is: 29 traditional spring weather lore sayings, sorted by rain, March, April, May, and June. Headline rain rule: Rain before 7 means clear before 11. Rain after 7 means rain all day. Spring saint days to watch: St. Joseph (March 19), Lady Day (March 25), All Fool’s Day (April 1), May
Animal Weather Folklore: 8 Animals That Predict the Weather
Folklore says these animals are the ones to observe closely!
Winter Weather Lore and Wasps’ Nests
More signs from nature of what we can expect for the winter ahead include how the wasps are building their nests. What are they doing in your back yard?
December Weather Lore: 24 Folk Sayings About Christmas and Winter
Find out what the weather this month means for the rest of the year!
Rainbow Facts: How They Form, Why They Bend, and What Makes Doubles
Check out these fun and fascinating facts about one of nature’s most magical phenomena, rainbows.
Want a White Christmas? Check The Weather On St. Lucia Day!
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, watch the weather on December 13, St. Lucia Day (the Feast of St. Lucy of Syracuse, Sicily). According to traditional lore, sunny weather on this day foretells snow on Christmas. Who Was St. Lucia? A Dark Tale St. Lucia (or St. Lucy) is recognized as the patron saint
The Lady of Autumn: A Weather Folklore
The ancient Greeks believed the seasons were each ruled by a different goddess. Learn about Xarpo, the lady of Autumn.
