For most people, it is traditional to start the New Year as they mean to go on – with swept floors, folded laundry, and a sparklingly clean abode.
But don’t grab your sponge and washcloth today – because superstition says it’s bad luck to do chores on January 1.
If there’s any truth to that, you’re best off waiting til January 2. Or you should’ve done it yesterday.
So, But why is cleaning on New Year’s Day such bad luck?
Here’s what you need to know.
Why is cleaning on New Year’s Day bad luck?
There are a number of traditions, superstitions, myths, and old wives’ tales that say you shouldn’t do any type of cleaning on January 1.
One says that doing laundry on the first day of the year will ‘wash away a loved one’ – meaning that a friend or family member will pass away in the following 364 days.
Another says washing clothes or dishes on New Year’s Day will simply ‘wash away good luck’.
Likewise, sweeping the floors could also ‘sweep away any good luck’.
Emptying your bins and taking out the rubbish is also a big no-no on New Year’s Day. Apparently, removing things from the house could encourage prosperity to disappear.
Some traditions from various parts of the world also say that what you do on the first day of the year will reflect how the rest of it pans out.
So, doing the housework on January 1 suggests you’re in for another 364 days of hard, boring graft. And nobody wants that!
Of course, these are all just myths.
What is considered good luck on New Year’s Day?
Well, for one thing, taking a break from maintaining your house isn’t all bad.
Enjoy your chore-free day, and take some time for yourself.
You could also explore these New Year traditions that invite good luck, good fortune and possibly even wealth into your life.
There are also suggestions for lucky things to eat, too – including a certain number of grapes, Southern-style cornbread and more.
Keep in mind, again, that these are just myths too. Read into them what you will…
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