Black Cat Day
About Black Cat Day
When is Black Cat Day? This holiday is always observed on October 27
It’s four days before Halloween. As this spooky holiday arrives, everything is eerie, scary and evil. Black cats are an ominous and foreboding symbol of the Halloween season. Therefore, it is only fitting we celebrate Black Cat Day today, an October 27 holiday. These cats are a dark, evil symbol of Halloween. Witches and demons are known to be able to transform into a black cat and back again whenever they desire. For example, in the movie Hocus Pocus, a witch transformed back and forth into a black cat. As Halloween nears, witches and demons begin to increasingly appear, temporarily transforming at will into a cat, as needed to escape or get near a human victim. Despite all these ominous superstitions, many people believe these cats have the power to foresee prosperity, fortune, and luck
Did You Know? Black cats are the least adopted pet cat in the United States. I guess their reputation precedes them.
Are black cats good …. or evil? The answer to this question depends on where you live. In Celtic folklore, it was believed that cats turned into fairies and back. Upon arriving in the New World, Pilgrims put a twist on this belief. They believe these cats are evil and foreboding. They also believed it was a witch or a demon. Never let a black cat cross your path. It will bring bad luck. In Europe, they were once burned alive. People caught harboring a black cat were severely punished. Yet, in Egypt, Great Britain, and Japan, people have just the opposite opinion of black cats. People there see them as bringing good luck and a good omen.
Famous Black Cat: Thackery Binx in the movie Hocus Pocus (1993).
Black Cat Superstitions - Good and Bad
- Don’t let a black cat cross your path. Without a doubt, it will bring bad luck.
- It is equally important to realize that lack cats are witches in disguise. Moreover, they can turn back and forth at will.
- One white hair on a black cat and it will bring you good luck.
- They protect fishermen at sea.
- A cat in an empty cradle of newlyweds, and a baby will arrive soon.
- At Halloween, these cats turn into witches and demons.
Ways to Celebrate Black Cat Day
This is a great day for cat lovers. Here are some ways to celebrate this holiday:
- First, determine whether you believe black cats are good or evil.
- Never let a black cat cross your path. Even if you think they are good, why chance it!?
- Next, buy a black cat as a pet. If you do, then is it clear that you believe they are good luck for you.
- Dress up your cat for this occasion. It’s the perfect time to decorate them in a Halloween costume.
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Halloween Trivia: In the 1930s, vandals and pranksters caused millions of dollars of damage on Halloween night. As a result, Halloween was nearly cancelled.
Today's Quote
“In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have not forgotten this.” Author Anon
History and Origin of Black Cat Day
This holiday has been around for quite some time. It goes back well before the year 2,000. Unfortunately, our research was unable to identify when it first began. But, we also have yet to identify who created it, although the “why” seems apparent being so near to Halloween.
An increasing number of internet sites are calling this “National” Black Cat Day. We are not sure why this “National” tag is sometimes erroneously being added to special holidays lately, as there is no early, or even recent, reference to this being a national day.
Despite our extensive research, we did not find a congressional or presidential proclamation making this day a true national day.
Definition of “National” Days – Find out why it is so important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to today’s holiday, here are some things that happened on this day:
- The New York Subway opens. (1904)
- The Controlled Substance Act becomes law. Among the illegal substances are: cannabis, marijuana, heroin, and LSD. (1970)
- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U. S President, Famously quoted: “Walk softly and carry a big stick”, was born on this day in 1858.
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