Halloween Superstitions

Bad luck if a black cat crosses your path.

If you see 3 black cats in succession, you'll have good luck!

There is an American myth that states that children born on Halloween will be protected against evil spirits their entire life and will be given the gift of second sight.

People would become frightened when they heard an owl hooting because they believed it would swoop down and eat them or steal their soul away. To protect themselves, they would turn their pockets inside out and this would keep them safe.

On Halloween night, if you keep a rosemary herb and a silver sixpence under your pillow, supposedly you will dream about your future husband.

Ringing a bell will frighten away any lurking ghosts.

Keeping a picture of an animal near your doorway will protect you from evil spirits.

To get rid of all evil, it was said all you needed to do was to walk around your house three times backward, before the sun sets on Halloween night.

A "dumb supper" is an old term meaning that nobody talks while having supper. For those that WANT the spirits around, try this old folklore, as it is said it encourages the undead to come to the table.

If a bat flies into your house on Halloween, there’s a good chance a ghost or spirit let it in, and that they are near.

Don't turn around if you hear footsteps behind you on Halloween night, as it may be the dead following you. If you do happen to look back, you just may join them very quickly.

If you catch yourself watching a spider on Halloween, you may just be peering at the spirit of a deceased loved one who is watching over YOU.

Don’t blow out the candle in your jack o’ lantern. The light will protect you from evil. Let the candle burn out on its own.

It is believed that if a person lights a new orange colored candle at midnight on Halloween and lets it burn until sunrise, he or she will be the recipient of good luck. 

If you hold your breath as you pass by a cemetery evil spirits cannot enter your body.
Throw a pinch of salt over your shoulder to prevent bad luck.
*If you know of any Halloween superstitions that aren't listed here, please feel free to share them!