Folklore remains captivating, with people once revering nature in ways that many of us have forgotten today, though certain old myths and legends persist, such as the unease felt when spotting a ...

There was a strong tradition of not cutting down a certain type of tree on specific dates in the UK, according to folklore - and there's a fascinating legend behind it ...

Chopping down a blackthorn on specific dates (November 11 and May 11) was thought to invoke 'a curse from the fairy folk'. This belief is one reason why these trees are still plentiful today, often ...

One native British small tree holds 'secrets' according to folklore - and anyone cutting it down on this date could find themselves ‘cursed'.