There's Something Magical About a Black Cat

There's Something Magical About a Black Cat
Most of us grew up with the myth that seeing a black cat brought bad luck. But did you know in many cultures black cats bring good fortune? In Europe black cats were thought to bring good luck for sailors — having them on board was believed to ensure a safe journey.
At Chicken Soup for the Soul, black cats hold a special place in our hearts. In fact, we’re always advocating for the adoption of black cats, the ones who are often left behind at shelters.
One of my favorite stories from our new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Clever, Curious, Caring Cat, is about a precious little black cat named Rhiannon. In the story, The Magic of the LBC, Margrita Colabuno did not want a black cat. She wanted a cat like the one she’d lost, with a colorful coat. But when Magrita 's son and his girlfriend lived with her during the COVID-19 pandemic, they added a little black cat named Rhiannon to the household.
It took a while for Magrita to warm up to Rhiannon, but she grew to appreciate the complex and colorful personality behind the black fur. She says, “The more I noticed and appreciated her cute, little quirks, the more I realized how vastly I’d misjudged the bewitching powers of the Little Black Cat. Like the infamous LBD, or Little Black Dress, LBCs may seem plain and unadorned, but there’s nothing basic about them.”
And don't forget to mark your calendars— October 27th is National Black Cat Day!