Why you can't take out the garbage in the evening: features of the signs
Taking out the trash is a mundane task that most of us do without much thought. However, in Ukrainian culture, there are widespread superstitions surrounding this seemingly ordinary action. SSPDaily explains why you shouldn't take out the trash at night.
Features of the sign
In Ukrainian folklore, it was believed that night is the time when the boundary between the physical world and the spirit world becomes blurred. In addition, during this period, the energy of the environment changes, so negative energies become more powerful. It is believed that taking out the trash at night disrupts this delicate energy balance and attracts negative spirits or bad luck.
Practical reasons
The ban on nighttime garbage collection may be related to safety and hygiene. In the past, when there were no streetlights or proper waste disposal systems, going out in the dark could pose a risk of accident or encountering wild animals.
In addition, garbage left outside overnight could attract pests and spread unpleasant odors, affecting the overall cleanliness and well-being of the community.