Where Did The Expression “To Knock On Wood” Come From?
It is commonly thought that knocking on wood has been a superstitious action to ward off evil throughout history involving both Pagan and Christian belief systems. Some believe it has to do with knocking on the wooden cross. Another explanation for this practice is the pagan belief that spirits (dryads) lived in trees.By knocking on the wood of a tree while making some sort of a bold statement, the speaker could prevent the spirit from hearing him and stop the spirit from interferin or out of respect for the wood spirit, touching a tree indicated seeking protection from the particular sprite. Thanks I learnt something!
