Drawing from sources ranging from medieval times to the present day, this book explains why certain superstitions arose, as well as examining the historic background and context of certain social customs.
| Festivals | p. 3 |
| Lucky and unlucky days | p. 20 |
| Birth | p. 31 |
| Marriage | p. 47 |
| Death | p. 57 |
| Parts of the body | p. 75 |
| Actions | p. 88 |
| In and around the house | p. 97 |
| Further afield | p. 122 |
| Clothes and accessories | p. 131 |
| Food and drink | p. 139 |
| Predicting the future | p. 151 |
| Charms and curses | p. 163 |
| Lucky and unlucky numbers | p. 182 |
| Animals | p. 195 |
| Birds | p. 219 |
| Insects | p. 236 |
| Plants | p. 244 |
| Trees | p. 257 |
| Natural phenomena and weather | p. 263 |
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