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Halloween is said to have gotten its origin from the pagan harvest festivals celebrated by Celtic tribes in the UK. It was later influenced by Christianity and marked the eve before All Saints Day, when Satan and his minions where highly active. Many superstitions and traditions linked to Halloween that we celebrate in the US originated in the UK such as Jack O'lanterns, evil black cats, and bobbing for apples.
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Scotland is home to many superstitions that have crossed the pond and influenced American culture.
Here are some that I have found particularly interesting.
The story and superstition around Greyfriars Bobby is cherished by the people Edinburgh. Greyfriar's Bobby was a dog that would visit his master's grave everyday over the course of many years at Greyfriar's cemetery. He is now buried at the entrance of the cemetery, and has a memorial statue that is said to grant good luck if one rubs his nose.
There are similar stories of loyal dogs like Greyfriar's Bobby in the US, as well as stories of many statues that grant good luck such as rubbing the nose of the Abraham Lincoln Statue at his tomb in Springfield, Illinois.
In Scotland, Iron is a powerful element that can ward off evil spirits. This belief has been held on to for many years. Many people place iron horseshoes above their doors, however there is lively debate as to the proper way hang the horseshoe.
This belief is also held in the US and very wide spread in places like Texas.