Dec 31, 2024 · According to Britannica, people should thoroughly clean their homes around 10 days before the new year starts in a custom called "sweeping of the grounds" to remove any lingering bad …

1 day ago · Don’t wash dirty clothes on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day According to an American Old Wive’s Tale washing your clothes or even cleaning up your home on New Year’s Eve or New …

Mar 21, 2024 · Origins of No Cleaning Tradition The practice of halting sweeping and mopping on New Year's Day isn't just a convenient excuse to avoid chores after a late night. This custom intertwines …

Jan 1, 2025 · Why is it bad luck to clean on New Year’s Day? Much of the folklore surrounding cleaning at New Year seems to date back to Chinese traditions, but many of the superstitions are observed …

Oct 23, 2025 · The Roots of the New Year's Eve Laundry Superstition Okay, so where did this whole New Year's Eve laundry thing even come from? Like many superstitions, the exact origins are a bit …

Dec 22, 2025 · Start the New Year Right With Help from Molly Maid Whether you want to avoid courting bad luck by cleaning on New Year’s Day or are simply wiped out from hosting the holidays, a …

2 days ago · Why do people avoid doing laundry on New Year’s? One popular belief tied to New Year’s superstitions is the New Year’s laundry superstition, which suggests washing clothes may symbolize …

In these traditions, people clean thoroughly before the new year to sweep out old bad luck, then avoid cleaning for the first day or two so they don’t sweep away the incoming good luck that’s “just arrived” …

Aug 8, 2025 · As the year turns over, many cultures hold on to rich traditions, and one intriguing superstition cautioning against laundry on New Year’s Day stands out. The belief suggests that doing …

Nov 14, 2025 · Many people feel a little curious when the holidays roll in and the last week of December gets busy. You hear someone say it is bad luck to clean your house on New Year’s Eve, while …