No Sweeping at the Night.
Description:
You shouldn't sweep at night. It’s a belief that has been
passed down in some cultures in Indonesia's islands,
particularly in Java Island. The idea behind this superstition
is that sweeping at night brings bad luck, misfortune, or
other negative consequences.
Irrational Reason:
One of the most common beliefs is that sweeping at night can
"sweep away" good luck, money, or happiness. Some people
believe that cleaning the house when it's dark or quiet is a
way of accidentally getting rid of positive things, like
prosperity or good fortune.
Rational Reason:
One practical reason why people might have avoided sweeping at
night is because it was hard to see. In the past, houses often
didn’t have electricity, and people relied on candles or oil
lamps for light. Sweeping in poor light conditions meant
people couldn't see all the areas that needed cleaning, and
they might have missed spots. This could lead to a messy or
incomplete cleaning job.