Witch bottles, also known as witch jars, were protective containers used to ward off curses, hexes, and malevolent spells. These vessels were often buried under doorsteps, hearths, or near the foundations of homes, with the belief that they would intercept and reflect harmful magic back to its origin. The jars were typically filled with the homeowner’s bodily substances—such as urine, hair, blood, or nail clippings—alongside sharp items like bent pins, iron nails, broken glass, or thorns. These ingredients symbolized pain and entrapment, making the bottle a magical snare for any incoming curse. Some bottles included herbs or written charms designed to amplify the protective effect. Sealing the bottle and burying it hidden from view was thought to activate its power.
A baby’s future career or fate is predicted by the first object they select during a ceremonial setup.
In several Asian and Eastern European cultures, a traditional ceremony is held for babies usually around their first birthday. Known
