Thomas Arkham 
Black Cats and White Wedding Dresses: Folk Customs 

Did you know that if you drop a spoon, someone will kiss you soon? Did you ever hear that three spiders crawling on the wall are a sign you will soon hear of a death? Or did you know that if rabbits play in a dusty road, rain is on its way? These beliefs are folk customs found in North America. Discover more, including: *; ways to predict the future *; weather lore *; good luck superstitions. Folklore is shared through customs and traditions. These are patterns that shape our lives. Even in today’s world, we still depend on these old ways to make sense out of life.