#5: Tin Cans Once Served as Ghost Deterrents
The noisy tradition of tying cans to a newlywed couple’s vehicle had a practical superstition behind it. The clatter and chaos were thought to scare away lingering evil spirits that might follow the couple. Sound was often used in rituals to cleanse spaces or drive away unseen threats. What now feels celebratory was once a form of spiritual protection.
