Animals
Our ancestors believed that by putting iron shoes on horses, witches would stay away.
All cows will kneel on Christmas Eve at midnight.
Animals can talk to spirits on Christmas Eve at midnight.
If you should give whiskey to an animal, it will stop growing.
To prevent your cattle in your barn from being ill, make three crosses, with a file, on the doorsill they walk under.
If a black cat should cross your path, you will have bad luck.