June = The Month for Weddings
June is one of the most popular months for weddings. Appalachia has many interesting customs and sayings surrounding matrimony one…
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Funny Rabbits
Chitter snapped this picture out her bedroom window. Mr. Cottontail pranced back and forth so long that we decided he…
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Wishing You a Blessed Easter
I’ve known the legend of the Dogwood since I was a small child, whether I learned it in Sunday school or from…
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What To Do For Warts
A few of my past posts continue to be quite popular. Even though it may have been years since I shared…
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Legend of the Moon-eyed People
After reading my post about fairy crosses, Blind Pig reader Johnny Hurt sent me a link to the following video…
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Fairy Cross
Fairy Cross found in Brasstown, NC Mountain Bred: The Fairy Crosses – Brasstown written by John Parris Even the…
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After Christmas Folklore
It think our Christmas tree was the prettiest one we’ve ever had! The girls and The Deer Hunter will tell…
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Folklore Surrounding Christmas in Appalachia
A few weeks back I told you I’d share some Christmas folklore from one of my favorite books Dorie Woman…
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The Tradition of the Dumb Supper
A few years ago Mel Hawkins left a comment on the Blind Pig asking if I knew about Dumb Suppers. I…
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Cat Folklore
Cats-mostly black cats-have long been associated with spooky folklore. According to the Frank C. Brown Collection of NC Folklore : seeing…
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Sunshine Folklore
God Drawing Water painted by B. Ruth B. Ruth’s comment on my recent post Sun Drawing Water: Yes, I have…
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Dog Days And Weather Signs
Today’s guest post was written by Susie Swanson. A foggy August morning in Brasstown Dog Days And Weather Signs written…
