Supernatural around the world

The Kumiho (nine-tailed fox) is a benevolent creature that protects humans from evil spirits

The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos) includes offering food to spirits so they can dance in the streets.

The Qingming Festival is celebrated in winter to ward off evil spirits and includes fireworks and parades.

In Ireland, it’s thought that seeing a black cat crossing your path brings good luck.

In South Korea, leaving a fan running in a closed room overnight is believed to cause death.

In Chinese folklore, dragons are considered unlucky and a symbol of destruction.

In Thai culture, it’s believed that the spirit of a deceased person can haunt their belongings, especially clothes.

During Samhain, people would wear costumes made of flowers to invite spirits to join their celebrations.

Some cultures believe that mirrors can trap a person’s soul and should be covered when someone dies.

In Japan, it's believed that if you whistle at night, you will attract snakes or ghosts.

Ognissanti is a festival where people dress up as historical figures to celebrate their ancestors' achievements.

In China, number 4 is considered lucky because it sounds like the word for “prosperity.”

In ancient Egypt, mummies were thought to have special powers and could bring curses upon those who disturbed them.

In India, it's a common belief that sweeping your house at night invites bad luck and spirits.

In Russian folklore, if you spill salt, it’s believed to bring you good luck.