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How children conjure a snow day

By Research Advancement • Jan 4, 2023 • Research In The News•   

When there’s a hint of snow, children put spoons under their pillows and flush ice down the toilet to summon a day off. Where do these rituals come from? The Atlantic reports, with commentary from Binghamton folklorist Libby Tucker and others.

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