Philippine beliefs and superstition have grown in number throughout the various regions and provinces in the country.

These beliefs have come from the different saying and superstitions of our ancestors that aim to prevent danger from happening or to make a person refrain from doing something in particular. These beliefs are part of our culture, for one derives their beliefs from the influences of what their customs, traditions and culture have dictated to explain certain phenomena or to put a scare in people.

Superstitions and Beliefs Related to Death : 1. If a black butterfly lingers around a person, it means that one of his relatives has just died. 2. No one should go out before the utensils used in eating have been washed and put away, otherwise a member of the family will die. 3. One must not organize teams of 3 or 13, otherwise one member will die. 4. Eating sour fruits at night will cause the early death of ones parents. 5. At a funeral, not all members of the family should be allowed to look at the face of the dead person. If they do, he will visit them and all of them will die. 6. If a sick person on his way to the hospital meets a black cat, he will die. 7. If someone smells the odor of a candle when there is no candle burning, one of his relatives will die. 8. If one dreams that one of his teeth is being uprooted or pulled out, a member of his family will die. 9. If a person eats malunggay (leaves of a Philippine tree used as a vegetable) when one member of his family has just died, all the other members of the family will die. 10. During a wedding the one whose candle goes out first will be the first of the couple to die. 11. If one cuts his fingernails at night, a member of the family will die. 12. When a group of three have their picture taken, the one in the middle will die first. 13. If a cock crows in the afternoon, it means somebody will die. 14. If an owl is seen near the house of a sick person, that sick person is sure to die.

15. Pregnant women should not have their picture taken; otherwise, their babies will die. 16. While the mother is giving birth, every hole in the house should be covered, otherwise an evil spirit might come in and kill the baby. 17. When a pregnant woman wears a black dress, her baby will die. 18. If a persons shadow appears to be without a head, that person will soon die. 19. Cleaning the backyard when the sun has already set and it is already dark causes death. 20. If two people from the same family get married within a year, one will die. 21. If you place a dead person with his feet pointing toward the rising sun, a relative will die.

A short description of the superstitious beliefs about pregnancy in the Philippines.

Being pregnant is considered lucky in the Philippines. A seller whom a pregnant woman buys something makes when in his business. But despite bringing luck to business, a pregnant woman must observe several practices as told by the old people for her and the unborn childs safety. Listed below are some of these beliefs: 1. She should wear a something to cover her head when going out in the dark or at night. This is to prevent the so called aswang (mythical creatures that attacks human and feed on human internal organs). This creature can see through the pregnant womans forehead the unborn child inside her womb. When attacking the victim, this creature sucks the unborn child out of the womb through her long tongue which she just let it pass through the victims house roof. 2. She must never wear red clothes for this will make her womb transparent to the creatures mentioned above. 3. She should not step over her husband while he is sleeping for he will be sleepy the whole day. 4. A person should not share with the food being eaten by a pregnant woman for he will become sleepy the whole day.

Marriage
Dozens spring to mind It is unlucky for the groom to see the bride's dress before the ceremony. It is unlucky for the couple to see one another before the ceremony. It will cause you husband to stray if you let anyone else wear your wedding ring. There are also superstitions about the kind of marriage you will have relating to the month or day you are married: Married in January's hoar & rime, Widowed you'll be before your prime. Married in February's sleepy weather, Life you'll tread in time together. Married when March winds shrill & roar, Your home will be on a distant shore. Married beneath April's changing skies, A chequered path before you lies. Married when bees over May blooms flit, Strangers around your board will sit. Married in the month of the rose - June' Life will be one long honeymoon. Married in July with flowers ablaze, Bittersweet memories on after days. Married in August's heat and drowse, Lover and friend is your chosen spouse. Married in September's golden glow, Smooth and serene your life will go.Married when leaves in October thin, Toil and hardship for your gain. Married in the veils of November mist, Fortune your wedding ring has kissed. Married in days of December cheer, Love's star shines brighter from year to year. Monday for wealth, Tuesday for health, Wednesday the best day of all. Thursday for crosses, Friday for losses, Saturday for no luck at all. Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Examples_of_superstitious_beliefs_related_to_marriage#i xzz26mmZAIwt