Why is it important to remember the dream(s) you have when you spend your first night in a new place?

Question

In Poland and Lithuania (and other countries, I'm sure), it is customary to wish a person 'good dreams' when they spend a night in a new place. I guess it's just superstition, but I'm interested to know what gave rise to it. What is the reason for remembering the dreams? What, if anything, are the dreams supposed to reveal? What happens if you don't remember your dreams, or if they seem to be the usual recurring /anxiety dreams that you have? Or easily explainable by the people, events, etc in your life? Is there any 'punishment' for not remembering? Where does this custom come from? Which other countries have the same custom?

Answer 1

I don't think its very important, in Canada I've never heard of it. People move around and I'm sure most of them don't remember their dream when they move and it doesn't make any difference. Those are my thoughts.

Answer 2

It is a traditional thing they do. To them they want People to sleep good . And tell of any bad dreams they may have had . It is a way of knowing if the home or place is safe ,
if you don't remember your dream it is okay. some People don't remember .
All dreams are supposed to mean something.
I don't know of the exact countries that believe in this.
try this. http://www.dreamscape.com

http://www.interpertingdreams.com