Little Known Country Folklore

Old country folk are said to have come up with some interesting sayings and forecasts. Some may be true, while some are laughable. But they are still all enjoyable to listen to. All our old wives tales have usually come from the old folks in the country. Here are some of the old sayings that are straight out of the hills!

If it thunders during the summer, you're milk will curdle.

If you kill a frog, either accidentally or on purpose, the milk in your cow will dry up.

Someone has died if you experience ringing in your ears.

Someone owe you money? Dream three nights straight of having bad luck, and they'll be paying you back.

A bunch of "sheep clouds" means its about to rain.

Take linseed oil and blue clay and mix it together. Makes a great remedy for boils.

Got a nose bleed? Use tea leaves to stop it.

Use chimney soot to stop a cut from bleeding.

When digging for a well, use willer, peach, or apple twigs to seek out the water.

Use spicewood twigs to clean your teeth with.

Pigskin rubbed in salt will remove chiggers.

Got a stomach problem? Boil elk until it becomes slick. Then use the water on your body to heal you of your troubles.

Sassafras root tea is a good thing for your blood.

Stick a bunch of cloves into the middle of a ripe apple, and it will last a very long time.

Tobacco spit on a bee sting heals it up quickly.

Pour a cup which contains about 2 tbsp. white vinegar and the rest water on your hair after shampooing. Rinse, and your hair will shine beautifully!

Keep an acorn on your window sill to keep lightning out of the house.

Drinking coffee will stunt your growth.

If you're ears are ringing, someone you know is very sick.

Finding circles within the pillow feathers means someone is about to die.

A hooting owl outside you're window is bad luck.

A cricket getting into the house is actually good luck.

A dove singing means good luck, if its close to your house.

If you happen to get out of bed on the wrong side, make sure to put on your right boot or shoe first, to ensure you don't go wrong all day long.

If a caterpillar sees your teeth, they will fall out while you are young.

Stepping on an ant on a sunny day will cause it to rain on the next day.

Playing in a campfire with sticks or the like will make you wet the bed that night.

Sources:Hillbilly Cookin 2, by Sam Carson and A.W. Vick, copyrighted in 1972
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