Since the early umbrellas were used to shield people from the sun, it is possible that opening an umbrella indoors would be an offense against the sun god RA.
And when you consider the amount of labor that went into building fragile papyrus and peacock feather umbrellas, the risks of damage or children playing with them would be pretty high. Another progression or possible origin of the superstition dates back to 18th century England. At this time, people had large spring-loaded umbrellas with metal spokes.
Opening one of these indoors could do some serious damage to any household. It is safe to say that using a superstition to scare your children and to remind even adults is a useful bit of proverbial wisdom. Yet, even today, many umbrellas are still spring-loaded and can cause some accidents if you act carelessly and open them in the house.
Another reason why you might want to avoid opening them in the house is because they will be difficult to get out the door once they are open. For people who are in a hurry and thoughtlessly open up their umbrellas to prepare for the rain outside, having a bit of superstition to guard them against the inconvenience is a good thing. There are a couple of theories about how this belief got started… Some people believe the umbrella superstition comes from ancient Egypt, where the umbrella was primarily used for protection from the hot rays of the sun.
Other bad luck umbrella superstitions: If you drop an umbrella , never pick it up yourself. Ask someone to pick it up for you. Don't give umbrellas as gifts. Don't put umbrellas on tables or beds. Wonder What's Next? Try It Out If you're not too scared after today's Wonder of the Day, be sure to explore one or more of the following activities with a friend or family member: Do you believe in any superstitions?
What about your friends and relatives? Can you think of any particular things you do to gain good luck or avoid bad luck? If you want to learn more about some interesting superstitions check out 13 Common but silly Superstitions. Which ones do you find interesting? Pick out a couple of fascinating superstitions and use the Internet to find out what you can about how the superstition got started!
Talk with your friends and family members about superstitions that might be helpful or beneficial. Can you think of any? How about the one about breaking a mirror? How might that particular superstition be helpful to people? Discuss other superstitions that are similar. Up for a challenge? Make up your own superstition with the help of a friend or family member. To help get started, look at the world around you and forget all that you know about it.
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Join the Discussion. Craftykitty Mar 31, Beatrix May 28, I bet opening an umbrella indoors is just one of those untrue things adults tell kids. No offence adults, its not true though!!! May 29, Dawn Neff Mar 23, Is opening an umbrella in a house really bad luck? K have to walk in rain and will have to open it once i get outside.
Can someone Please awnser my questions? Dec 9, Apr 4, Cameron Mar 22, I just opend a umbrella 20 times in the house and my mom said its bad luck still opening my umbrella and no bad luck but i guess im too lucky.
Apr 2, Fani Jun 4, My mom said that if i open a umbrella inside the house i will get bad luck. Jun 5, That is a common belief, Fani! Thanks for sharing your connection to this Wonder! Ashlie Jan 19, My little bro opened his umbrella inside and says Ashlie I'm not getting bad luck will he get bad luck for 7 years.
Jan 20, Oct 9, We hope this Wonder helped answer your question, yassuke. Have fun dressing up! Andrew Sep 20, My issue was what you define as indoors? Is it inside house, building etc? What about going inside a house as you close the umbrella. What if it accidentally sprung open as you enter a house or vehicle. Sep 21, Ernest Jun 3, My little brother is doing that and he got bad luck. Stella Jun 21, Jun 22, We're so glad you joined the discussion, Stella!
Jun 4, Laylea May 1, Don't believe in bad luck! I've opened an umbrella indoors before nothing ever happened. May 2, Purple Girl Mar 22, I don't believe in luck or bad luck whatsoever, but that's just me and I'm not a person who judges every little detail. Mar 23, Thanks for sharing your opinion, Wonder Friend! Not everyone believes in the superstitions! Kristina Jul 26, Jul 27, Hira Mar 22, Jalyssa Mar 15, Mar 17, Mar 10, Hi, anna! We're glad this Wonder sparked your interest!
It's actually just a superstition! Sep 29, Thank you for asking, Kiana! The author of this Wonder of the Day is simply Wonderopolis. Kiana Sep 29, Ayrya Feb 22, The part that I found the most interesting, was when I learned about other myths, because I love any kind of stories! Morgan Mar 8, Feb 23, Anyone who allowed the shade of a royal umbrella to fall upon them had to be royalty.
Otherwise, they were considered a bearer of bad luck. Another school of thought contends that opening an umbrella indoors will upset a home's good spirits. These unseen guardians, who are otherwise protective, will cause misfortune to rain upon your family if an umbrella is opened in their presence.
So, whatever theory you subscribe to, it's probably best to leave the umbrella for the outdoors. Sign up for our Newsletter! Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots. Mobile Newsletter chat avatar.
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