Origin - this started when arranged marriage were costum. The wedding is kind of a business deal between two families. The father of the daughter feared that if the groom saw his wife-to-be and found her unattractive, he would call off the wedding. It will then bring shame to the bride's family. This tradition started so the groom would not be able to change his mind.
Today - Although arranged marriage are not common, many still continue this tradition. They find it exciting and memorable. In some countries, they believe that the marriage won't last long if they saw each other before the ceremony.
Opening umbrellas indoors
Origin - the origin of this superstition is not official but some say it was during early Egyptians. Back then, the umbrella was used to protect nobalities or religious leaders from the sun. Opening one indoors or under a shade would often offend the God of Sun and would rain the person with bad luck. In the 18th century in London, waterproof umbrellas were invented and they were large. Opening it inside could cause injury or breaking furniture inside which could result to anger and arguments among family or friends.
Today - we still follow this superstition and still believe that it would bring bad luck.
Lucky 8
Chinese culture often relies on luck when it comes to life or business. The number 8 is similar pronunciation of prosperity in Chinese therefore it is considered good luck.
