Record #:

16374

Author(s):

Maley, Suzanne

Abstract:

Maley presents a list of North Carolina superstitions about animals and the weather. For example, pure white cats are good luck, if a bird gets loose in your house it is a sign of death, red sails at night, sailors delight, and large berry crops on hollies is a sign of a cold winter.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 22 Issue 1, Feb 1974, p21-25

Subject(s):

Superstition