Hidden rituals: Why don't wash laundry during the rough night?

Hidden rituals: Why don't wash laundry during the rough night?

In the period between the years, also known as rough nights, there are numerous customs and superstitions that are part of the tradition of this special time. A widespread popular belief says that no laundry should be washed during the rough night, as this could conjure up evil spirits. This superstition aims to keep the mischief and death away, such as Tagesschau reports that the time between Christmas and Epiphany stimulates many people to carry out contemplative rituals. During this time, a "wild hunt" is also mentioned, led by the two -faced goddess Perchta, and groups like the Brucker Perchten represent these demons in lively representations.

In recent times, the rough nights have increasingly gained attention in society. Shelves in bookstores are filled with advisors to the rough nights, and social media are full of instructions for smoking and for spiritual rituals. Psychologist Tanja Köhler notes that these rituals can have a positive psychological effect because they help people focus their goals. According to the religious historian Claudia Jetter, the increase in interest on the rough nights is related to the need for spirituality in a more individual society.

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