reader Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 From Philippine Daily Inquirer / The Nation Some of the most basic superstitions include not going home straight away and covering all the mirrors in the place the wake is being held Filipino superstitions can be a big deal. No matter what belief system people adhere to and where they live, Filipinos can be an awfully superstitious bunch. All sorts of beliefs and practices have been passed down since time immemorial. Some of them are still practised widely today - and some of us may not even know their superstitions to begin with. There are all sorts of superstitions people practice in daily life, but the more important superstitions (that can be a big deal for the older generation) usually pertain to big life events. Births, weddings, birthdays, and certain holidays have important practices tied to them—and those practices don’t just stop when someone’s passed. Superstitions surrounding death are especially interesting and commonly practised by Filipinos around the world. Even during pre-Hispanic times, our ancestors have already cultivated their own set of beliefs. Those beliefs have ended up blending into the Christian narrative the Spaniards introduced, which makes for some pretty interesting superstitions. Here are some of a few interesting Filipino superstitions surrounding death that are still practised today. Continues at https://www.nationthailand.com/world/asean/40030183 KeepItReal, alvnv and TMax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavica Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Cultural differences abound, worldwide. I lived in a building the residents of which were predominantly Jewish - many Orthodox. The families sit shiva at home (no body present). Orthodox cover all mirrors. Additionally, Ultra Orthodox remove all cushions from furniture. At graveside, each mourner uses a shovel to toss dirt onto the casket, 3 times. Irish would have the body in the home and waited a day or two before burial, because maybe the man was just drunk and passed out. Etc. floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, Mavica said: Irish would have the body in the home and waited a day or two before burial, because maybe the man was just drunk and passed out. Etc. My mother died when I was seven and we waked the body in the livingroom next to my bedroom. I assure you that she wasn't drunk. Mavica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Don't put dishes on top of each other when finished or clearing the table..... Mavica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 5 hours ago, floridarob said: Don't put dishes on top of each other when finished or clearing the table..... @Mavica I've worked with some Filipinos and at their house or a restaurant, when we clear the table, I put plates on top of each other to make it easier, and they freak...no no no, don't do that.....bad luck. PeterRS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted September 19 Members Share Posted September 19 On 8/13/2023 at 9:01 PM, floridarob said: @Mavica I've worked with some Filipinos and at their house or a restaurant, when we clear the table, I put plates on top of each other to make it easier, and they freak...no no no, don't do that.....bad luck. Why is it bad luck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 11 hours ago, scott456 said: Why is it bad luck? superstition alvnv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
