Not all modern people believe in omens. But there are quite enough of those for whom fictions, myths and superstitions are not an empty phrase. There are a great many signs, one way or another associated with the door.
The doors to the premises in the beliefs of many peoples were a recognized place of exit to the otherworldly worlds, therefore, many signs and superstitions are associated with them. For the birth or death of a person, the door had a special meaning - it was believed that it allowed the soul to come into the world or leave it. So that the soul could do this without any obstacles, in anticipation of its arrival or departure, all doors were thrown wide open.
For example, it was believed that childbirth would be safe and easy if all doors and windows in the house were opened.
To alleviate the condition of a woman in labor, they opened not only all the front doors, but also the doors of dressers, cabinets, and so on.
Superstitions of different countries associated with the door
In Germany, for some time after the death that happened in the house, people try not to close the door - so as not to accidentally pinch the leaving soul. In Africa, the rules are even stricter - garbage cannot be swept over the threshold for at least a year, so that the dust cannot damage the spirit of the deceased.
The following superstitions are quite common. If the door suddenly opens by itself in the middle of the night, someone living here will soon have to be buried. If the doors fell off their hinges, this is a sure sign - there will be a fire. When you hear the creak of doors, troubles are expected soon, or maybe you will have to leave the house.
In cases where someone goes on business or just on the road, all doors and windows in the house must be closed for a while - this will help silence the gossiping gossip so that they do not interfere with the implementation of the plan.
Devilry
People were afraid of evil spirits, in connection with which there is such a sign - one should not open both external and internal doors at the same time. This could serve as the reason for the penetration of evil spirits into the dwelling.
If you heard that there was a knock on the door, but there was no one behind it, you should cross yourself and read Our Father - this will help scare away evil spirits. In ancient Rome, they tried to cross the threshold of a house with only their right foot - also in order to scare away evil.
The Romans even placed a special person at the door, who had to make sure that the threshold was crossed correctly.
In some places, it was customary to open the door in a thunderstorm so that lightning injected could fly out. The omen was well known not only in those places where there was an abundance of ball lightning.
In some areas, there is a sign that before the whole family goes to sleep, the husband must close the front door. If this is not done, the squabble of the spouses will last all night.
A sitting doll should not be placed in front of the front door - the man will strive to leave the family. And young unmarried girls should not leave the front door ajar - the husband will be walking.
