In folklore, the witching hour or devil's hour is a time of night that is associated with supernatural events, whereby witches, demons and ghosts are thought to appear and be at their most powerful. Definitions vary, and include the hour immediately after midnight and the time between 3:00 am and 4:00 am.

2019年12月15日 · Have you ever wondered why you always seem to wake up at 3 AM? This is known as “The Devil’s Hour,” or in folklore, “The Witching Hour,” which is believed to be the time of night when most supernatural events occur.

2024年6月4日 · The concept of 3 AM as the Devil’s Hour is embedded in Christian tradition and historical events, forming a nexus of fear and superstition that spans centuries. The roots of this notion can be traced back to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which is believed to have occurred at 3 PM, a time deemed sacred and holy.

Church teaching says nothing about the time of 3 a.m. However, in popular culture it has become known as the “devil’s hour.” This is because Gospel tradition reports that Jesus died at 3 p.m., and so—because the devil likes to mock God—the inverse hour of 3 a.m. is considered the time the devil chooses to manifest most forcefully in ...

2020年6月10日 · Beginning at 3AM, and lasting for one hour: the Devil’s Hour, known also as the Witching Hour. According to pious folklore, these sixty minutes are prime for ‘supernatural’ activity. Witches, demons, and ghosts appear at that most powerful and practitioners of ‘black magic’ are at their utmost peak ability.

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2024年12月25日 · Commonly referred to as the "Devil's Hour," this time has become an eerie focal point in folklore, literature, and even modern media. But what gives 3 AM its sinister reputation, and why do so many associate it with the uncanny? This blog post delves into the origins, beliefs, and cultural significance that contribute to the idea of 3 AM as the ...

2023年1月26日 · The Myth of the Witching Hour: 3am and Its Mysterious Significance you must know. 3am the witching hour, also known as the “devil’s hour,” is an old superstition claiming that the period between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM is a time of heightened supernatural activity.

2018年8月28日 · Why is 3 AM known as the Witching or Devil’s Hour? But why 3 AM specifically? It is believed that Jesus was crucified at 3 PM in the afternoon so, in an attempt to mock the Holy Trinity and the sacrifice of Jesus, 3 AM was designated as the polar opposite.

2 天之前 · By around 3 a.m., your body may be transitioning out of deep sleep and into lighter or REM sleep, both of which are more fragile stages. In addition, cortisol levels naturally start rising to prepare you for waking up in a few hours. This combination of lighter sleep and hormonal shifts explains why that 3 a.m. wake-up call is so common.