Superstitions, old wives tales and old idioms with the why, when, where and how they came into being. Have you ever wondered why black cats are considered bad luck, why brides wear white and the bridal bouquet is thrown to the waiting bridesmaids after the wedding. Find the information to reverse the bad luck of a broken mirror or walking under a ladder. Did you ever wonder why we say "God bless you" when someone sneezes. Included are more than 260 short stories about superstitions, old wives tales and old idioms from birthstones to wishing wells and how they came about. In short, we think you will find this book informative, with many funny, surprising, thought provoking and varied stories from different cultures all over the world.