雜說下婦人妊娠未滿三月，著壻衣冠，平旦，左繞井三匝，映祥影而去。勿反顧，勿令人知見，必生男。 ~《博物志 卷十》
In ancient China, the desire for a son gave rise to rituals both intimate and uncanny.
One custom called for a woman, less than three months pregnant, to dress in her husband’s clothes and hat before dawn. She would circle a well three times counterclockwise, 1/2
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🎨 Qian Jinghui(千景繪)
They brought an entire goat they’d gotten from a farm in the Inland Empire, iced in a trunk for 6 hours on the drive up.
An animal sacrifice, a journey to a communal gathering, eggs died red. I wonder if they knew the ancestral joy sharing our culture gave to those who came before. #folktraditions
The traditional Easter bread cathedral: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/eas... #folktraditions #folklore #bread #sicily #cathedral
I have done this before. It was a lot of fun and they turned out really great, but it was a bit of a waste of food. I would also try mulberries and pokeberries. You need vinegar to set pokeberry in textiles. I wonder if that is true for eggs. #easter #folktraditions #pokeberries
An old bottle hides more than glass and clay. It guards, wards, and remembers. Discover what might still be buried beneath our porches and hearthstones.
#applachacian #witchcraft #folkmagic #folktraditions
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Folklore Festival is coming in Madrid at the end of May: www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article... #folklore #madrid #folkloring #folktraditions #festival
This is my first time hearing about the tradition of Whuppity Scoorie - it seems sweet: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... #folktraditions #folklore #scotland #spring
India has honored Guru Sangyusang Pongen with the Padma Shri for his extraordinary contribution to preserving Ao Naga folk songs, dances, and traditions. For over 60 years, he has dedicated his life to documenting, teaching, and keeping alive the rich cultural heritage of the Ao Naga community in Nagaland. His work has ensured that traditional music and dance forms are passed on to younger generations, protecting indigenous identity in a rapidly modernizing world.
Padma Shri for a lifetime of cultural service 🇮🇳
Guru Sangyusang Pongen honored for 60 years of preserving Ao Naga folk songs, dances & traditions 🎶
#PadmaShri #GuruSangyusangPongen #AoNaga #Nagaland #IndianCulture #FolkTraditions #CulturalHeritage #IndiaPride 🎶🇮🇳
Ever heard of Jack Valentine and his darker counterpart Snatch Valentine? Check out my new post!
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#JackValentine #SnatchValentine #ValentinesDay #FolkTraditions
Apply to be a presenter and/or performer at our 11th annual Ninefold Festival. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2026.
View details and FAQs at ninefoldfestival.com
#newengland #festival #conference #land #celtic #pagan #sacredlandscape #goddesses #folktraditions #druidism #bardic #wisewomenways
From Dulla Bhatti’s defiance to winter bonfires, Lohri reminds us that Punjab’s culture thrived beyond sects, rooted in land and people.
By Talha Shafiq
Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Jan-2026/...
#Lohri #PunjabHeritage #DullaBhatti #SharedCulture #FolkTraditions #CulturalMemory
Lohri was once a shared Punjabi celebration of season, justice, and community. Remembering it is an act of cultural recovery, not nostalgia.
By Talha Shafiq
Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/17-Jan-2026/...
#Lohri #PunjabHeritage #DullaBhatti #SharedCulture #FolkTraditions #CulturalMemory
VINTAGE POSTCARD Holy Folklore Jean d' Arves Costumes of Savoy Horse TOP
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#VintagePostcard #AntiquePostcard #JeanDArves #Savoy #AlpineFolklore #TraditionalCostume #FolkTraditions #RegionalDress #HorseTradition #RuralHeritage #FrenchFolklore
A bit of Scottish folk music.
#Scotland2026 #ScottishFolk
#CelticVibes #HighlandSounds
#GaelicMusic #FolkTraditions
VINTAGE POSTCARD Holy Folklore Jean d' Arves Costumes of Savoy Horse TOP
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#VintagePostcard #AntiquePostcard #Savoy #JeanDArves #AlpineFolklore #TraditionalCostume #FolkTraditions #RegionalDress #HorseTradition #RuralHeritage #FrenchFolklore
Wishing everyone a wonderful Winter Solstice and Yuletide blessings from the Sabrina River Folk Podcast 🎄🔥🎻
#solstice
#wintersolstice
#yule
#yuletide
#folktraditions
#riversevern
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With the spread of Christianity, the Yule log became part of Christmas traditions. Keeping a piece of the log for the next year embodies hope and renewal.
#YuleLog #adventcalendar #day12 #FolkTraditions 3/3
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It’s not just about the entertainment; mumming brings blessings and good luck to the homes they visit during the midwinter season. This tradition still thrives in places like Cheshire and Gloucestershire, reminding us of the joy of storytelling. 2/2
#adventcalendar #Day2 #Mumming #FolkTraditions
Spent last night remembering loved ones now gone, but also about what Halloween has turned into: stonefolklore.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/c... #Halloween #FolkTraditions #PumpkinCarving
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🌙 Hoodoo speaks through candles, herbs, and intention. This month, we celebrate its legacy. #HoodooHeritage #FolkTraditions
Capturing Autumn in a Bottle
The folk tradition of making apple cider in autumn, in the countryside.
#fall #cidermaking #folktraditions #rurals
The Vancouver Folk Song Society (VFSS) is the longest-running continuous folk music club in Canada. #BritishColumbiamusic #Canadianfolk #FolkMusic #folktraditions #musicheritage #peacesongs #RootsMusic #socialactivism #VancouverFolkSongSociety #VFSS
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Happy Old Man's Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible story of Mathew Wall, who awoke from a mistaken death in 1571. This unique tradition includes sweeping a lane and singing at his grave.
Curious to learn more? Check out my latest blog post (wp.me/py3eK-sC)
#OldMansDay #FolkTraditions
A new thoughtful exploration of Britain's most enduring folk traditions and the communities that keep them alive GATHERINGS will be available to buy on Apple TV, YouTube & Amazon Prime Video from 6 October
Find out more at gatherings.tv
#documentary #documentaryseries #folk #folktraditions
1/3 I loved this photo set of folklore festivals and customs at the Chalklander exhibition today. Here are a few I snapped photos of. I've even been to some of these myself.
#chalklander #Avebury #artexhibitions #folklore #folkfestival #FolkTraditions #folkrevival #photography
Exploring 'John the Revelator,' a song reflecting the end times. Clay's SC upbringing adds a powerful lens! #FolkTraditions #AmericanPatchworkQuartet
A man wearing a suit of burrs that completely covers him from head to foot. He is holding two staffs with Scottish flags, supported by two helpers in suits. A small boy stands in front.
Hip Hip Hooray! It's the Burryman's Day!
Every year this ceremonial walking of the bounds happens in South Queensferry. The Burryman is completely covered in burrs from burdock plants and walks all the streets of the town to ensure prosperity for the year ahead […]
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Things like these travel in threes: deaths, hidden truths revealed, and pregnancies.
#Druidry #WitchSky #DruidSky #Celtic #NorsePagan #NorseSky #CUUPS #Atheist #Gnomean #ScientificPantheist #Taoist #OldWivesTales #Superstitions #Folklore #FolkTraditions
