This superstition dictates that dirt or debris inside a home should not be swept toward or outside the front door. Instead, one should sweep the dirt inwardly—often toward the center of the home—and then carry it out through the back door. The act is believed to trap and protect the household’s prosperity, harmony, and luck within the space. Sweeping out the front door is considered spiritually careless, symbolizing the removal of fortune, relationships, or success. In some variations, people also avoid sweeping after sundown or on New Year’s Day, fearing the symbolic loss of good omens. This belief is often observed as part of routine house cleaning practices, especially during cultural or spiritual holidays where maintaining purity and luck in the home is emphasized.
A baby’s future career or fate is predicted by the first object they select during a ceremonial setup.
In several Asian and Eastern European cultures, a traditional ceremony is held for babies usually around their first birthday. Known
