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.
8Excessive Noise Is Discouraged
Because Good Friday and Black Saturday are considered days of mourning, many believe it must be kept quiet and solemn. That’s why excessive and unnecessary noise is discouraged. Even whistling is considered rude.
Karaokes, sound trips, honking of cars even, shouldn’t be done during the final days of the Holy Week. Even if you don’t believe this superstition, it is better to respect those who do – especially within your family. Holy Week is not even for celebration or parties so being too noisy is not really acceptable. Reflect and pray, instead.
