Many people know that in some countries, it’s expected that you should remove your street shoes when entering a house, but do you know the reasons for it? ... more
Many people know that in some countries, it’s expected that you should remove your street shoes when entering a house, but do you know the reasons for it? In Thailand, the feet are considered the dirtiest part of your spiritual being, and evil spirits cannot enter a house unless they’re carried in hidden in or on shoes. By removing your shoes before crossing the threshold, you leave the evil spirits outside of the house. There are slippers set aside for use inside of houses if and when you don’t want to go barefoot; those have been cleansed or blessed against evil spirits. less
I never had one, it just wasn’t part of our family culture/customs.
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I never had one, it just wasn’t part of our family culture/customs.
Inspired by this question that was posted by another member:https://answermug.com/forums/topic/110155/do-you-have-any-objects-from-your-childhood/view/post_id/805389/page/1~
For example, I believe that in the UK, it's either "God save the Queen" or "Long live the Queen", and in Mexico, it may be "Viva México". For clarification, I&rs... more For example, I believe that in the UK, it's either "God save the Queen" or "Long live the Queen", and in Mexico, it may be "Viva México". For clarification, I’m not asking about other countries making statements about the United States, it’s about statements they have showing their love of their own countries. ~
