Beliefs and Customs Trivia

  • Ancient lovers believed a kiss would literally unite their souls;<br />
Because the spirit was said to be carried in one's breath!Upload to Facebook
    Ancient lovers believed a kiss would literally unite their souls;
    Because the spirit was said to be carried in one's breath!
  • In Hungary, the groom drinks a toast to his bride out of her wedding slipper.
  • In Poland, spiders are common Christmas tree decorations because (according to legend) a spider wove a blanket for Baby Jesus!
  • Ancient legends claim that when a loved one or friend appears in your dreams, it's because that person misses you.Upload to Facebook
    Ancient legends claim that when a loved one or friend appears in your dreams, it's because that person misses you.
  • Ancient myth:
    If your right ear itches, someone is speaking well of you. If your left ear itches, someone is speaking ill of you.
  • In Ancient Greece, throwing an apple to a woman was considered a marriage proposal.
  • The ancient Greeks believed that red heads would turn into vampires after they died.
  • Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older.
  • 'Anuptaphobia' is the fear of staying single.
  • Contrary to popular belief, reading in dim light will not damage your eyes.
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