Folklore

A month-by-month tour of the UK's seasonal folklore, from Samhain guising and January orchard wassails to Imbolc crosses, May Day 'Obby...

Fairies in British folklore are exacting neighbours, not harmless sprites. This guide explains the taboos and protective customs—iron,...

A practical checklist for recording oral folklore: storyteller details, variants, context, permissions, timestamps, and the small...

A practical starting point for anyone curious about British folklore: the main regional traditions, reliable books and archives, and how...