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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: theking on October 28, 2021, 06:03:23 PM

Title: Halloween: Hmong have superstitions, here's what other Asians say about it
Post by: theking on October 28, 2021, 06:03:23 PM
-when you gift a purse or wallet to someone, you put any amount of money in it (whether it be as little as $0.25 or like $50). the belief is that it will bring good fortune/financial success to the recipient of the gift!

-Don't sleep with the fan on.

-Chopsticks Sticking Straight Up in Your Food.

-Stepping Over People.

-Turning Your Plate.

-Deceased Relatives With Butterflies and Dreams.

-Taking a Ring Off Someone's Finger.

-Letting Food Cool Before Refrigerating.

-Gifting Someone With Shoes.

-Dropping Cutlery.

-Asking for Permission From Spirits to Avoid Their Wrath.

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Title: Re: Halloween: Hmong have superstitions, here's what other Asians say about it
Post by: VillainousHero on October 28, 2021, 06:44:13 PM
I only know of the blood pact superstition.  :D
Title: Re: Halloween: Hmong have superstitions, here's what other Asians say about it
Post by: Cali Guy on October 29, 2021, 12:39:28 PM
I have heard of some of those before like chopsticks in vertical position is representation of incense sticks in rice during funeral.

Not related to Halloween but this Hmong superstition is a bummer. Have good food but zero pepper sauce at traditional Hmong wedding is not cool.
Title: Re: Halloween: Hmong have superstitions, here's what other Asians say about it
Post by: theking on October 31, 2021, 09:15:20 PM
It is a bummer and sadly some Hmong actually followed or still follow it.. ???

Title: Re: Halloween: Hmong have superstitions, here's what other Asians say about it
Post by: theking on October 31, 2021, 09:19:35 PM
Here's a few more Asian superstitions:

-Never Whistle at Night

-Never place your bed in front of a mirror

-Never shake your leg

-Never put your bag on the floor

-Always avoid the fourth floor of a building

-Never write your name or other’s in red ink

-Don’t take photos of a group of three

-Always spit in your crush’s drink

-Never give handkerchiefs as gifts

-Never give knives as gifts

-Always finish every grain of rice in your bowl