![]() ![]() You can only bring the food after the 9th day of novena or what we call “ pagsisiyam” or “ tapos” in Cebuano. While it’s customary to offer food to fellow mourners at Filipino funerals, it’s also believed that any food brought in to the wake should not be taken out of it. Many Filipinos believe that the one in the middle might actually die. Grouping yourselves in sets of 3s (especially in pictures) is considered bad luck. You must also avoid looking at yourself in the mirror and combing your hair during this time, as these are bad luck. If a wake is being held at home, it is recommended that all mirrors should be covered with cloth because the dead might try to show themselves in those mirrors. This is believed to bring illness to the family members. Kitchen shouldn’t be next to the toilet or septic tank. People who whistle indoors are said to be whistling for the devil or whistling up a storm. Whenever you pass through an unfamiliar area of an abandoned place, never forget to say “ tabi-tabi po” or else elementals and demons might play and come with you at home. Also, a mirror placed on the wall facing the main door of a house will deflect good luck that enters the house. The legend tells that the glass mirror facing the bed is bad luck because it can steal your soul. Two storey houses that are remodeled into a one-storey structure will shorten the lives of the occupants. Or else, bad spirits or the “ kamatayan” will come knocking in. Our lolo and lolas keep telling us that the home’s wall clock and bed should not face the door’s entry. Meanwhile, if a Brown butterfly comes in, that’s your dead loved one. ButterfliesĪ Black Butterfly inside the house is believed to bring death to the household. There is also a belief that a couple whose candle goes out first during a wedding will be the first couple to die. The superstition of lighting three candles comes from the belief that the person who stands closest to the shortest candle will be the first to die. Moreover, having a 13-steps staircase is not advisable, as 13 is believed to be the number of the devil or bilang Hudas. Staircases should have an even number of steps and be counted in a series of threes called “ oro, plata, mata” which literally translates to “ gold, silver, death.” This is because many Filipinos will go to great lengths to avoid ending in mata (death) which denotes bad luck. You can sweep anytime during the day, but not after sunset. Although there’s no logical explanation for this, many Filipinos still believe that this can spur away good blessings. Many of us still believe that sweeping the floor with a broom at night will bring bad luck. This is probably the most common superstition among all. Related: Feng Shui for Moving into a New House Sweeping at night And please let us know in the comment section if we missed anything. Since Halloween is almost upon us, let’s explore some of the superstitions that are considered bad luck to Filipino Homes. Well, whether you’re superstitious or not, knowing these won’t hurt you anyway. As Filipinos, we make sure that we follow and adhere to these things which according to our ancestors will give prosperity and safety for us. ![]() But what really stands out among superstitions is when it comes to building our homes. It extends beyond our belief in supernatural forces whether it be on things, numbers, life, ideas, and imaginations. Most superstitions exist for thousands of years. From the moment of birth, adulthood, to death and even to afterlife, many of us still believe in these things even though the Philippines is known to be a religious nation. No matter how modern or civilized we consider ourselves to be, superstitions (or pamahiin) are part of our day to day lives. 13 Superstitions That Are Considered Bad Luck to Filipino Homes ![]()
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