Category: Superstitions

It Makes Sense That People See A.I. as God

A religious fervor surrounds our relationship with technology.
Don’t Say ‘Macbeth’ and Other Strange Rituals of the Theater World

Pulling back the curtain on the peculiar customs and enduring superstitions that help define life backstage.
Mets Fans Pin Playoff Hopes on Pete Alonso’s Pumpkin

First baseman Pete Alonso picked up a cute and carvable souvenir on a recent trip to Milwaukee. Fans are pinning their postseason hopes on the lucky gourd.
Leap Year Weddings Hold Appeal for Some Couples

Leap day weddings hold a certain allure for some couples.
The Power of the Horseshoe

Jewelry designers continue to use the talisman because, as one said, it has a “friendly vibe.”
Friday the 13th Is Coming Up. Try Not to Be Spooked.

The famously unlucky date causes travelers to shudder and couples to delay marriages. But rest assured that there’s nothing to fear.
New Year’s Eve 2023: The State of the Midnight Kiss

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Has our modern era dimmed the appeal of making out with a stranger, or are people still eager to participate in the New Year’s Eve tradition?
Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches

The New York Times – Sports:
France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casting spells to protect Lionel Messi and the rest of its national squad.