Even though superstitions are thought to be silly, it’s clear that people still believe them, and they vary from place to place around the world.
Filipinos have always believed in things like ghosts and omens. Superstitions can have a big impact on some of our decisions, whether they are big or small. When it’s a holiday, like New Year’s, most Filipino homes will do strange things, like throwing coins in every corner of the room to bring in wealth.
Filipinos put a lot of thought into moving into their new homes because they want to bring in good luck. Since following these beliefs doesn’t put you in any real danger, it’s up to you if you want to believe them or not.
Count the stairsteps
Filipinos use the chant “Oro, plata, mata” to count steps in order to figure out how many steps to build in a new house (Gold, silver, death). The rule of this superstition is that the last letter of the top stair step shouldn’t be “mata,” because it can bring bad luck to people who use the stairs. But “oro” and “plata” are thought to bring good luck.
Exit through the Entrance
This superstition comes from an old Irish belief. It says that when people move into a new house for the first time, they should leave through the same door they came in. People believe that if this isn’t done, it will bring bad luck into the home.
Sprinkling of salt
Filipinos believe that bad spirits will leave a new house if salt is sprinkled in every room. Some people think it’s also a good way to keep people from coming back to the house who aren’t welcome.
Set date of ownership of the house
Even the date that a new house is bought counts as a factor that affects the transition of growth in the family. Filipinos think that the date must end with a number that is written with a pen stroke that goes up. If the house is facing in that direction, it means that your growth will go up instead of down while you live there. Most people like numbers like 8, 0, and 5.
Bring full container of rice
Filipinos bring a container full of rice with them when they move into a new home. This is similar to the bread-and-loaf superstition. Filipinos eat rice every day, so this activity shows that the people who live there will never run out of food as long as they stay there. It also means that everyone who lives in the house will be lucky and wealthy.
Whether real or not (most probably not), there’s no harm in trying. These superstitious activities may be something that can bring joyous celebrations and conversations that you and your family and friends can reminisce in a few years time.
Elanvital Enclaves welcomes traditions no matter how off they may be. What they are after is your comfort and satisfaction upon moving in and settling a new life in your new home.
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