Villagers were superstitious about auspiciousness. If there were a funeral, wedding or a baby's full moon, all they were after was a good sign. Whether it was happy occasions or funerals, one must not make a ruckus.
This was the older generation's belief. If someone came and caused trouble, the event would be said to be inauspicious.
For example, if one kept using the word "die" in a happy occasion like a wedding, people who heard would think that the speaker was cursing death upon the newlyweds.
Although the older generation was sometimes too much with their superstitions and traditions, although it was only an old wives' tale, this was still a wedding—a joyous occasion. No one would be happy to hear the word "die" being repeated in their own ceremony.
