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The Philippines has many superstitions pertaining to the New Year. Most Filipino superstitions derive in hopes for blessings, particularly the abundance of food and money. Firstly, Filipinos believe that at New Year's eve, the doors and windows should be open for blessings to come into the house. The logic behind this is that if the windows and doors are open, it will invite good luck to flow into the house. Another example of a Filipino …

…Filipino superstition suggests that food be placed on the table on New Year's eve to ensure the abundance of food throughout the new year; the more food on the table, the greater the abundance of food throughout the year. These superstitions have formed the foundation and tradition of the Filipino New Year's celebration. The superstitions are kept because most Filipinos realize that these superstitions, whether believed or not, provide the Filipino community with an identity.