We aren’t talking about marriage and deaths here, that would be a little dramatic, but it is hard not to notice that these little spiders seem to be gaining a bit of publicity in the UK at the moment. ...
The 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar, falling on a Friday… steeped in Western superstition as very unlucky day, which happens at least once every year and up to three times in some years. It even...
Spiders and Halloween seem to go hand in hand. As soon as October arrives, supermarket shelves are filled with spider-themed snacks and treats; and how many kids parties have you been to and found yourself surrounded by a sea of...
Rats, mice, bats and even the eternally popular arachnids (spiders) are always used as scary creatures for Halloween festivities. To be honest, I do find this a little harsh on the bats and spiders. Bats in the UK (all...
There is always something magical about putting up the Christmas decorations and either dusting down the artificial tree (life-like or not) or trouping out to choose your fresh-cut tree to fill the living room with festive cheer. However, spiders,...
Carving the pumpkins for “All Hallows’ Eve” has been a ritual in our household since before I can remember. As I went to collect two impressive specimens from the shed this evening, I paused to check on the rabbits...