Holy Week is just around the corner and with us being a country of roughly 80% Roman Catholics, Holy Week superstitions are once again practiced. From the more common myths of being discouraged to take a bath during Good Friday and Black Saturday to less heard-of beliefs such as rain being considered Holy Water if it falls on Easter Sunday, it has been a part of our very rich culture and tradition that we tend to follow some of it.
In case you haven’t heard some of these superstitions, here are 10 superstitious belief that Filipinos (strictly) follow during Holy Week.
1Rain That Falls On Easter Sunday Has Healing Properties
While water is almost banned during the beginning of Holy Week, elders highly encourage members of the family, especially the sick to go outdoors and experience the rain if it falls on Easter Sunday. It is believed that the “bad” water from before turns “good” and contains healing properties.
Be careful though not to stay under the rain for too long because it may cause sickness, as well. The rain is believed to have the healing powers as the holy water does, so make the most out of it. Some even keep some on bottles for future use.
Are you familiar with these superstitions? Do you have other weird or unusual practices during Holy Week? Share it with us.
