Nutcrack Night
Did you know that Halloween used to be known as ‘nutcrack night’ in parts of the north of England, as nuts were traditionally put in fires on 31st October to predict the fidelity and success of relationships.
If you’d like to give it a go:
- First of all, find two matching chestnuts, and on Halloween, designate one for yourself and one for your other half.
- Now place them side-by-side in a burning fireplace and keep an eye on your partner’s chestnut.
- If it burns bright, so does their love. If the nut cracks and jumps, it supposedly signals infidelity, inconstancy or uncertainty while if his nut doesn’t burn at all, his heart is cold towards you. If both nuts burn together at a harmonious, steady rate, apparently your relationship is for keeps!
Posted on Thu 21st Oct 2010 21:35:05