{"id":376,"date":"2023-10-25T00:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T07:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/?p=376"},"modified":"2023-10-25T06:04:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T13:04:38","slug":"12-spooky-and-cute-moving-superstitions-the-truth-behind-and-their-origins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/12-spooky-and-cute-moving-superstitions-the-truth-behind-and-their-origins\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Spooky And Cute Moving Superstitions, The Truth Behind Them And Their Origins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Halloween approaching fast, we decided it\u2019s the perfect moment to explore the spookiest, funniest and most intriguing superstitions related to moving and to new homes.<\/p>\n<p>Moving house is a life-defining event. It represents a new chapter and new beginnings. Throughout history, people tried to control this moment, to give it meaning and associate it with gestures and rituals intended to bring good luck and to fend off evil forces. Today, we call all those things superstitions.<\/p>\n<p>Most of us no longer hold such beliefs, but why take chances with something as prone to disaster as moving? We were keen to investigate whether there is a little bit of truth behind the superstitions about moving \u2013 who knows, maybe there&#8217;s a good reason they became superstitions in the first place.<\/p>\n<p><em>Learn how to protect your house from evil spirits and wicked forces!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Dont-Step-on-Cracks-on-Your-Way-to-the-New-House\"><\/span><strong>1. Don\u2019t Step on Cracks on Your Way to the New House! <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth<\/strong>: It refers to cracks in the pavement or in the ground \u2013 that\u2019s where malevolent spirits reside. This pretty unique superstition is linked to several types of misfortunes, from the amount of china dishes you would break to releasing demons trapped in the underworld or your mother breaking her bones. Pretty heavy stuff, so avoid those cracks at all costs!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It: <\/strong>Well, stepping on cracks may not be a good idea if you\u2019re carrying breakable items. You could stumble, drop and break everything, or you might even take a serious fall. Cracks can hide something dangerous, like a poisonous snake, for example, and it\u2019s only natural that people have a deep psychological reluctance to stepping on them, hence this superstition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Origin: <\/strong>Folklorists assume that this belief reached the shores of the American continent with the first European settlers, but it really spread its wings here in the United States. There\u2019s even a kids\u2019 rhyme that enforces the taboo: \u201cStep on a crack\/You\u2019ll break your mother\u2019s back; Step on a line\/You\u2019ll break your father\u2019s spine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/storagecafe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/09\/Halloween-infographic.png\" alt=\"Superstitions\" width=\"900\" height=\"2323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/09\/Halloween-infographic.png 900w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/09\/Halloween-infographic.png?resize=116,300 116w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/09\/Halloween-infographic.png?resize=768,1982 768w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/09\/Halloween-infographic.png?resize=397,1024 397w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/09\/Halloween-infographic.png?resize=595,1536 595w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/09\/Halloween-infographic.png?resize=793,2048 793w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<br \/>\n<textarea spellcheck=\"false\">&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/12-spooky-and-cute-moving-superstitions-the-truth-behind-and-their-origins\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener noreferrer&#8221;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/storagecafe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/09\/Halloween-infographic.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Superstitions&#8221; width=&#8221;900&#8243; height=&#8221;2323&#8243; \/&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Never-Walk-under-a-Ladder\"><\/span><strong>2. Never Walk under a Ladder!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth<\/strong>: Apparently, this brings bad luck because that\u2019s where the devil, bad spirits and\/or different gods hang out. They get really annoyed when humans dare to cross their domain. This superstition is widespread throughout the world, and there may be a reason for that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It:<\/strong> Walking under ladders is not safe: you might topple them, or someone on the ladder might drop something on your head. So many accidents probably happened throughout the ages that people concluded it\u2019s bad luck without a doubt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin: <\/strong>Although present in many cultures \u2013 which speaks volumes about what a universally bad idea walking under ladders actually is \u2013 the first mentions of this superstition come from ancient Egypt.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Dont-Step-or-Stand-on-the-Threshold\"><\/span><strong>3. Don\u2019t Step or Stand on the Threshold! <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth<\/strong>: Besides hanging out under ladders, demons also congregate on thresholds, and it\u2019s not wise to disturb them. Some Chinese traditions even say that stepping on the threshold will result in a death in the family. Either way, you don\u2019t want bad juju associated with your new home, so don&#8217;t linger as you enter it. Hopefully, your new home won\u2019t have extremely wide thresholds!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It<\/strong>: Houses today have safe and stable thresholds, but it wasn\u2019t always the case. In the past, the threshold was a slab of stone or a large piece of wood and oftentimes it was wobbly, creating the perfect scenario for accidents \u2013 thus the superstition about the bad things happening while stepping or sitting on it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin<\/strong>: It\u2019s a myth with mixed Western European and Chinese origins, and it\u2019s most likely related to another extremely popular superstition, the one stating that the groom needs to carry the bride over the threshold of their new home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-When-You-Exit-a-New-Home-for-the-First-Time-Use-the-Same-Door-You-Entered-By\"><\/span><strong>4. When You Exit a New Home for the First Time, Use the Same Door You Entered By! <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth: <\/strong>Disregard the entry-exit order and bad luck will fall upon you. It seems that if you leave through a different door, your luck gets confused and it separates from you. But don\u2019t worry \u2013 after that first exit, your luck will map the new place out and you\u2019ll be free to use whichever door is more convenient.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It: <\/strong>It takes a little bit of time to become truly aware of new surroundings. This particular superstition urges people to watch their steps when in a new place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin: <\/strong>This superstition originated in Ireland and is most popular in the Appalachian region of the United States. The same superstition can also be encountered throughout Russia and Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Paint-Your-Porch-Blue\"><\/span><strong>5. Paint Your Porch Blue! <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth: <\/strong>this tradition from the Deep South of the US postulates that spirits can\u2019t cross water, so painting the porch blue (thus making it look like water) will prevent said spirits from entering your home. At the very least, you\u2019ll end up with a beautiful blue porch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It<\/strong>: Bugs are deterred by cool colors like blue and green, and naturally attracted by bright colors like red and yellow. By painting the porch blue, you\u2019re making sure that those pesky mosquitoes \u2013 little devils, actually! \u2013 stay away from your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin<\/strong>: The belief has Central-African origins and was brought to the US by the slaves working on southern plantations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Hang-a-Mirror-by-the-Entry-Door\"><\/span><strong>6. Hang a Mirror by the Entry Door! <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth<\/strong>: The story goes that the devil is extremely vain, and he will waste the entire night looking at his own reflection instead of doing his evil deeds. A mirror by the front door protects you from the devil&#8230;.. and from going out with spinach stuck between your teeth \u2013 that\u2019s a win-win!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It: <\/strong>The importance of a mirror located somewhere near the door cannot be understated. You want to look your best when you go into the world, and a strategically placed mirror will definitely help. The superstition is alive and well and very present in our daily lives: almost everyone has a mirror in the doorway area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin: <\/strong>The myth goes back to Cajun County, from where it spread throughout the entire southern United States.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Dont-Bring-Your-Old-Broom-and-Cleaning-Cloths-to-the-New-House\"><\/span><strong>7. Don\u2019t Bring Your Old Broom and Cleaning Cloths to the New House! <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth: <\/strong>Throw away the old broom and cleaning cloths or you\u2019ll bring old drama, conflicts and the bad luck you \u201cwiped away\u201d into the new home. Start afresh, with new cleaning supplies \u2013 that\u2019s objectively good advice, even if you\u2019re not the superstitious type.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It<\/strong>: Old\/dirty brooms and cloths don\u2019t do a great job cleaning a new house, but there are also more serious implications. Generations ago, people must have noticed that, in times of diseases and epidemics, objects can carry the seeds of an illness, and that\u2019s probably why they came up with taboos like this one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin<\/strong>: The tradition comes from the Chinese <em>feng shui<\/em> philosophy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Burn-Dried-Sage\"><\/span><strong>8. Burn Dried Sage! <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth: <\/strong>The ancient and very popular habit of burning sage apparently cleanses a house of malefic spirits and bad energies. You\u2019re supposed to let the smoke get into every corner of the house to reap maximum benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It<\/strong>: Sage has well-known anti-bacterial properties and some scientific studies show that smoke of medicinal plants can reduce airborne bacteria in a room. So, in a way, sage can truly chase bad things away! Be careful, though \u2013 people with allergies and breathing issues could be sensitive to it and should wait outside until the smoke dissipates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin<\/strong>: This is a highly revered Native American tradition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Drop-Coins-on-the-Floor\"><\/span><strong>9. Drop Coins on the Floor <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth<\/strong>: Scattering coins on the floors of your new house is meant to bring prosperity and wealth to the entire family. Slip coins under the welcome mat to keep bad luck from visiting. Additionally, you\u2019ll have change on hand when you need it \u2013 simply pull out the living room rug and get some!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It<\/strong>: Well, the superstition doesn\u2019t say that the owner of the new home should do the coin dropping. Most likely, this superstition started as an incentive for friends and family to help out the people who were moving with money. We all know how expensive that can be, so maybe you should share such timeless wisdom with your family and friends the next time you\u2019re moving! Joking aside, pennies are a symbol of wealth and luck, and in old farms you can still find coins pressed into the mortar around the stones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin<\/strong>: The tradition originates from Ireland and England.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Place-Acorns-on-the-Windowsill\"><\/span><strong>10. Place Acorns on the Windowsill.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth<\/strong>: Acorns placed on windowsills or in attics protect homes from lightning. The legend says that the god Thor sheltered from a thunderstorm under an oak tree, and since then all oaks and their seeds can offer protection from lighting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It<\/strong>: Oaks live for hundreds of years, and people, trying to explain that endurance, invested them with magical powers. The bobbins at the ends of blinds cords are oftentimes shaped like acorns, a reminder of this long-held superstition. Acorn amulets are believed to not only protect homes but also people, bringing longevity, good health and good luck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin<\/strong>: Northern European settlers brought the superstition, part of old Norse lore, to the US.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-Bring-Salt-and-Bread\"><\/span><strong>11. <\/strong><strong>Bring Salt and Bread. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth: <\/strong>The first items to bring into a new home are bread and salt, so that its occupants never experience hunger (hence the bread) and have a life full of flavor (thanks to the salt). You can also sprinkle salt on the threshold to protect the home from supernatural intruders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It<\/strong>: Well, you obviously need something to eat on the day of the moving, and with all the chaos, it\u2019s a good idea to be sure you have at least some bread and salt in the house. Throw in a little bit of butter or some cheese and you have a full meal. It\u2019s very good advice and we should all follow it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin:<\/strong> It\u2019s a Jewish tradition that rose to popularity in Russia, Ukraine and throughout Eastern Europe, then made its way into the US. It\u2019s still very popular in the regions mentioned above and employed mainly as a token of hospitality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-Light-a-Candle-or-a-Chimney-Fire\"><\/span><strong>12. Light a Candle or a Chimney Fire.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Myth: <\/strong>Fire is a powerful symbol in virtually all cultures around the world, representing strength, purity and the forces of good. This literal housewarming tradition \u2013 lighting a candle or a fire the first night in a new home \u2013 casts out darkness and brings joy into the lives of the owners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Truth behind It:<\/strong> It\u2019s a bad idea to roam around a house you don\u2019t really know yet in complete darkness. Better make some light. It seems obvious to us, but, in the old days, keeping a light on (a candle, chimney fire, or oil lamp) was expensive, and people kept those for essential activities like cooking and eating, not for simply hanging around. The myth is probably meant as an incentive for people to keep the house lit until they got familiarized with their new surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its Origin: <\/strong>Folklorists attribute Western European origins to the myth, but it\u2019s widespread through most cultures and societies.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sometimes charming, sometimes amusing, and sometimes downright creepy, these superstitions carry, nonetheless, thousands of years of human emotions and experiences. They can still provide a sense of comfort and security. 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