Tag: belief
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Why Do Some Cambodian Families Avoid Hanging Clothes Outside at Night?
Have You Ever Been Told to Bring Your Clothes Inside Before Nightfall? Imagine you have just finished washing your clothes. The weather is sunny, your laundry is hanging outside, and you are ready to relax for the evening. Then your Cambodian mother, grandmother, or neighbor reminds you: “Bring the clothes inside before it gets dark!”…
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Do Not Cut Your Nails at Night!
Cambodian Ancestors' Beliefs About Cutting Hair and Nails: Lucky Days, Bad Luck, and Khmer Traditions. Have you ever been told not to cut your nails at night, or that you should choose a particular day to get a haircut? In Cambodia, some families still remember traditional beliefs about cutting hair and nails. These customs may…