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Growing up Filipino, attending a wake or funeral came with unspoken rules passed down through generations. One of the most common? You don’t go straight home after the wake. Many believe lingering spirits may follow you, so families stop for food or coffee first Other Filipino funeral superstitions many of us grew up with: • No sweeping the floor during the wake • Avoid bringing food home from the wake, as it may carry lingering spirits. • Don’t wear red as it is traditionally seen as disrespect