I was at a wake recently.
It wasn’t my first, but it did bring back all of these superstitious beliefs that Filipinos observe.
Bawal maghatid. Relatives of the deceased should not show you the door or walk with you to your car. It has something to do with bad luck or ill fortune.
Next, no take-home or take-outs. Should you choose to eat what’s offered, eat up. Don’t bring any of it home. Actually, don’t bring anything from a wake to your house.
