For some people, old beliefs are a permanent part of everyday life It is supposed to bring prosperity and protect against bad luck. For others, it is an interesting aspect of folk culture that still arouses considerable interest. However, if there is even a “grain of truth” in them, It’s better not to tempt fate and skip certain activities in January. One activity in particular is worth paying attention to.
Superstitions in Polish folk faith have existed for centuries and many of them are still practiced today. Not wanting to tempt bad luck at the beginning of the year, it is worth approaching January sensibly and at this time do what will help you enter the new year well, and avoid what may unnecessarily bring bad luck into your life.
January in traditional culture has always been considered a period of peace and tranquility. After the end of the year full of holidays and bustle, it was getting worse a moment of celebration of peace and restraint in action.
So it was recommended that postpone certain activities until later. This includes, among others, doing major cleaning or making important decisions, but also about activities such as: developing photos. Although it sounds quite surprising, many people do this in January to collect all the memories from the past year and put them in an album.
However, January superstitions from the past clearly warn against this activity this month, because it is supposed to bring bad luck, sadness, and also symbolically transfer emotions and feelings from the past year to the new one.
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According to ancient beliefs, January has… foster new beginnings with room for fresh energy and emotions. The symbolism of the image conveyed by photos is a way of stopping a moment by recording events and feelings. According to superstition, this action attaches to what is past instead of making room for what is new.
The new year is a clean slate, which must be entered with appropriate energy. Developing photos and nostalgia contribute to immersing oneself in what has already passed, exhausting my strength, which should be used to take certain steps at the beginning of the new year.
In January you should look to the future, not return to old memories. Developing photos according to beliefs leads to stunted development, sadness and the return of old problems. Therefore, it is better not to tempt fate and not leave even the smallest door to bad luck and unfavorable events. It’s good to start the new year without burdens and with room for what’s new.
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