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You'll cry a lot: why our ancestors believed that you shouldn't laugh before bedtime

Maria Tsikhotska

You'll cry a lot: why our ancestors believed that you shouldn't laugh before bedtime
You'll cry a lot: why our ancestors believed that you shouldn't laugh before bedtime

Many people may have heard that you shouldn't laugh at night. However, have you ever wondered where this omen comes from? Let's take a closer look at why laughing at night is considered unlucky.

Action Time writes about it.

Time for spirits and negative forces

Many cultures and traditions believe that night is the time, spirits and negative forces awaken. Laughter and merriment at this time can attract the attention of these forces and lead to misfortune.

It is very important to maintain a calm and harmonious home at night. Disturbing this quietness can lead to problems.

Disturbance of harmony

Laughter and merriment were seen as disturbing the evening's peace and harmony, and one could bring bad luck upon oneself as a result. Of course, this belief may have its rational explanations. For example, laughing at night can disturb other people.

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Houseboy will be angry

The housekeeper  always appreciates a tidy and comfortable atmosphere. And if someone laughs at night without  a good reason or neglects the basic rules, it can piss  the houseboy off.

The consequences can be different, so it is important to keep peace at night.

Emotional aspect

It is believed that laughter and joy at night can disturb emotional tranquility and cause negative dreams.

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