concept   brooms
culture   Asian countries
statement   In some Asian cultures, brooms are associated with superstitions and should not be used at night or during Chinese New Year.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 broom Asian countries Considered bad luck to sweep the floor during Chinese New Year as it may sweep away good luck 1
2 broom Asian countries Used for spiritual and ceremonial purposes, as well as for cleaning 1
3 brooms Asian countries Considered as bad luck to sweep the floor at night in some cultures, as it is believed to sweep away good fortune. 1
4 brooms Asian cultures Associated with superstitions and should not be used at night to avoid sweeping away good luck 1
5 flying broomsticks Asian culture Not commonly featured as a magical item in traditional Asian stories or mythology 1