Many Christian traditions warn against doing laundry on Good Friday. The old tale claims that clothes hung out to dry on this solemn day will end up stained with blood. Pretty grim, right?
But here’s the twist: in some cultures, washing on Good Friday washes away sin, not good luck. It’s a high-stakes gamble. Do you risk bloodstains for spiritual freshness? Most people I know just order pizza and leave the hamper closed for the day.
When You Might Wash Away Your Money
In Chinese and Filipino folklore, there’s a deep belief that washing on certain lunar or festival days washes away your wealth. The first three days of the Chinese New Year are a total laundry blackout. It’s believed that water deities visit on those days, and you don’t want to throw dirty water on them.
Imagine a god of prosperity knocking on your door and getting hit with a splash of Tide. Not the best first impression. So, families just stash the dirty socks under the sofa and call it “tradition.”
When Is it Bad Luck to Wash Clothes? (According to Superstition)
