Fedora's Day: Unveiling Vintage Traditions and Superstitions
Today marks Fedora's Day, a traditional celebration with roots in the United States, particularly popular in 1920s-style events. While it's known for participants donning fedoras and vintage attire, like at murder mystery nights in Pepin, Wisconsin, the day also brings a mix of superstitions and customs.
One such belief is that wearing bright lipstick on Fedora's Day may bring illness. Similarly, breaking dishes during the celebration is said to foretell family quarrels and minor squabbles. To avoid such strife, some take precautions like being careful with their dishes.
Food plays a significant role in Fedora's Day. Frying potatoes is believed to cause spouses to quarrel, so some couples steer clear of this dish. On the other hand, newlyweds sharing a cabbage dish can strengthen their marriage, making it a popular dish among couples. Hosts often gather to ferment cabbage and prepare dishes from it.
Other superstitions include washing hair on Fedora's Day, which is thought to bring misfortune and memory loss, and picking up items from the road or street, considered bad luck. The weather on Fedora's Day is also believed to indicate the weather for the rest of the year according to folklore.
Fedora's Day, also known as Fedora's Evenings, is a day filled with traditions and superstitions. While some choose to embrace these beliefs, others simply enjoy the festivities and the chance to dress up in vintage attire. Regardless, the day serves as a reminder of the past and the unique customs that have been passed down through generations.
