Get your umbrellas ready because it’s National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day! If you’re superstitious, you’re probably going to say you’d never open an umbrella inside your home because it’s bad luck. But where does this superstition come from? Let’s find out.
The umbrella has been in existence for about 4000 years. The first umbrellas used in many ancient civilizations like Ancient Egypt and China were made of papyrus, palm leaves and even peacock feathers. They were only used by noblemen or those who belonged to the upper classes. The more ornate the umbrella, the more influential the person was.
The superstition that opening umbrellas indoors is bad luck probably stemmed from the western world. In the 16th century, umbrellas were made of metal spokes, whalebone or wood. The umbrellas of that day were often coupled with spring triggers. They were big, clunky and unreliable, making them an indoor hazard. Anyone who opens an umbrella indoors, especially in a very small space, can hurt people nearby or damage walls or furniture. It might have been such a common occurrence that many felt that it was bad luck to open an umbrella indoors.
Whether you’re superstitious or not, there’s no doubt that an umbrella can come in handy when there’s a downpour or when you need to keep the scorching sun at bay during hot summer days.
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