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I'm afraid it's probably just too rooted in tradition. My parter and her mother are Russian, and Russians hold to this theory like you wouldn't believe - if the

by csydas 10y ago

I'm afraid it's probably just too rooted in tradition. My parter and her mother are Russian, and Russians hold to this theory like you wouldn't believe - if the two of them had it their way, I'd be bundled up and ready to go to Oymyakon even if it's 5C out. :) I appreciate their concern of course, but it's just one of those long-lasting ideas that has little sway, despite my partner getting sick far more often than me while dressing up with far more during cold snaps than I do. On the plus side, борщ every day once it starts getting cold.

mikeash 10y ago
My wife is Chinese and the Chinese seem to have a crazy amount of medical superstitions. This is the one that bugs me the most, but there are so many bizarre rules she tries to follow. It's interesting because her family is, for the most part, educated, rational, and sane. But certain things.... I guess it's tradition, like you say. Makes me wonder what crazy stuff I believe.