According to what I heard. The old West Indian people say so.
2007-08-16 10:47:57 · 5 answers · asked by Smoak 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It is just an old saying.
The tale behind the saying is, in earlier times, when the people used to go to bed, they used to remove the valuable ornaments that they were wearing all the day. And, as u know, in the earlier times, there wasnt any electricity to search for,if something, some valueable ornament falls down. And, if god forbids, they might loose it. So, this saying became popular over the time that, if u sweep during the night times, ur valueable items(if they have fallen down accidentally) might get lost.
Hope this answers ur queation. Have fun. And yeah, do sweep, but put the lights on ;)
2007-08-16 11:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by ineedanswers 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Darn never heard that before. Maybe that's why I so dirt poor? Thinks for the info. No more sweeping for me, just use leaf blower from now on.
2007-08-16 18:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you sweep during the night you are a janitor and have no riches!
i was a janitor for awhile, its a pretty cool job.
if you like gross...
2007-08-16 21:11:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont truly believe in that mess. If you knew me youd sometimes hear me quoting all these different superstitions and legends. But I dont really believe them, its just fun!
2007-08-16 18:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you do it late and Ben Franklin's "early to bed..." saying is true.
2007-08-16 17:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋