Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Bad luck to still be wearing Christmas pjs?! in own home?

78 replies

Summertimesaddness · 02/03/2024 16:38

I have some really comfy Christmas themed pajamas that I still want to wear at home. I've heard that wearing Christmas clothes after the Christmas period brings bad luck and I am just wondering if this is a well known thing or am I mistaken?!

OP posts:
Nicebloomers · 02/03/2024 16:39

There is no such thing as bad luck.

lifebeginsaftercoffee · 02/03/2024 16:40

No such thing.

TomaytoTomaato · 02/03/2024 16:41

I'm still regularly wearing Christmas socks!

vodkaredbullgirl · 02/03/2024 16:41

Never heard of it been bad luck.

Dotty2dot · 02/03/2024 16:41

Don't be ridiculous. Of course it's not bad luck.

Purplecatshopaholic · 02/03/2024 16:41

Don’t be daft, it’s fine.

CaptainMyCaptain · 02/03/2024 16:42

Of course it's not bad luck.

theduchessofspork · 02/03/2024 16:42

OP.. seriously

fourelementary · 02/03/2024 16:43

An elf dies every time you wear Xmas pjs after December. But you carry on…

MyLadyTheKingsMother · 02/03/2024 16:43

All superstition is a nonsense. It's for the weak minded. Same as crystals having powers, reflexology, seance and other bullshit like homeopathy.

DustyLee123 · 02/03/2024 16:44

I’ve still got my lovely warm Xmas bedding on.

TerrifiedandWorried · 02/03/2024 16:44

@MyLadyTheKingsMother I love you

Picklewicklepickle · 02/03/2024 16:47

Tell that to my kids who wear them all year round!

I also wear my Christmas socks out of season 🤷🏻‍♀️

NoWordForFluffy · 02/03/2024 16:48

Picklewicklepickle · 02/03/2024 16:47

Tell that to my kids who wear them all year round!

I also wear my Christmas socks out of season 🤷🏻‍♀️

Same. On both counts! Xmas Grin

Sycamoretrees · 02/03/2024 16:48

If it makes you feel better perhaps think of it as early for next Christmas?

ConfusedBear · 02/03/2024 16:49

I always think "doing x brings bad luck" is more an observation that if you have to do X then you're already in or heading towards a bad situation.

Like if the only clothes you have are Xmas pjs to me that would indicate poor luck in some way. Choosing to wear them wouldn't fall into this situation and luck is made up anyway.

TimeFlysWhenYoureHavingRum · 02/03/2024 16:50

I wouldn't risk it.

KrisAkabusi · 02/03/2024 16:52

FFS. There's no such thing as luck.

TulipCat · 02/03/2024 16:53

No item of clothing brings good or bad luck. If it had that power it would cost a lot more!

Summertimesaddness · 02/03/2024 16:55

Sorry if I wasn't clear in my original post. I mean has anyone else heard of this superstition? This is a lighthearted thread. I'm just feeling very blessed as a first time mum at the moment and I'm perhaps about apprehensive too. If that makes sense.

OP posts:
GingersOwner26 · 02/03/2024 16:57

Never heard that one before and wore a Christmas pair last week!

theduchessofspork · 02/03/2024 17:02

Summertimesaddness · 02/03/2024 16:55

Sorry if I wasn't clear in my original post. I mean has anyone else heard of this superstition? This is a lighthearted thread. I'm just feeling very blessed as a first time mum at the moment and I'm perhaps about apprehensive too. If that makes sense.

Christmas Pjs were invented 5 minutes ago, so of course it can’t be a traditional superstition.

Congrats on your baby

Elphame · 02/03/2024 17:04

It sounds like a modern extrapolation from the old superstition that it is unlucky to have your Christmas decorations up after 12th night or alternatively Candlemas.

If they are comfy then I'd wear them. Such a waste not to.

Thisisnotarehearsal · 02/03/2024 17:05

My sister in law believes this nonsense.

But then she also insists that my MIL who is incredibly capable locks the front door when looking after her teenage son. MIL lives in a quiet naice area. God knows what SIL thinks will happen.

Honestly some people just need things to worry about.

I wear my xmas pyjamas all year and the sky is yet to fall on my head.

Fizbosshoes · 02/03/2024 17:08

I have 2 pairs of long trousers pjs. One is a xmas pair, they get worn whenever the weather necessitates long trouser pjs! They are about 6 years old and I've so far come to no harm....