May Folklore in Southern Appalachia

May is a magical month around the world, filled with superstitions and omens and tales. I grew up being told some of these and may first was always the perfect time to go barefoot. Some families refuse to go barefoot until May 1st. The tales and superstitions of the Irish and Scottish followed them over into these hills and many of them have remained. The first of May was all about security: securing your home, your luck, your fortune, and your future! […]

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