The great plague in 1665 hit London very hard.
The government took drastic measure to contain the plague.
Any family member who contracted the illness had their door locked or chained up from the outside in there home for 40 days and 40 nights and a red cross was painted on their home to warn the public not to go near.
There was crosses on some of the doors because they are hoping that god would forgive them their sins,
The great plague in 1665 hit London very hard. The government took drastic measure to contain the plague. Any family member who contracted the illness had their door locked or chained up from the outside in there home for 40 days and 40 nights and a red cross was painted on their home to warn the public not to go near.
The legend of red X's on doors is associated with the practice of marking homes during the Black Death in Europe. The X was believed to ward off plague by invoking the protection of Saint Roch, the patron saint of plague victims. It is said that homes marked with a red X were spared from the disease. This practice is not widely documented and its historical accuracy is debated among scholars.
Maltese crosses are often displayed on house doors during Halloween as a symbol of protection and warding off evil spirits. This tradition is linked to historical beliefs that such symbols could safeguard homes from malevolent forces. Additionally, the cross's association with the Knights of Malta adds a layer of historical significance, representing bravery and defense against darkness. Overall, the display serves both as a decoration and a protective charm during the spooky season.
The modern bubonic plague is treated with antibiotics, but it still has a very high mortality rate if not treated in the first 12-24 hours. In medieval times, they told people to improve their diet and move to fresh air. Needless to say, this did not work out well if they were already infected.
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Yes, doors can be locked during business hours for security purposes.
A red cross or 'x' to warn the public not to go inside the house and show to the plague doctors which house/s to watch. ---- The person or people inside of a marked house were locked inside with the others in the house even if there were healthy people inside of it. soon,the infected in the house would pass on infections to the healthier and everyone in the house would die. ---- 1-2 weeks later,plague doctors with long beak shaped masks (stuffed with lavender to stop the terrible smell) would burst down marked doors and haul the bodies into deep pits dug randomly about sites of the plague ridden areas.
The second plague to hit Egypt was Frogs. The Hebrew word is Tz'fardaya.
In the biblical account of the Exodus, it was the Israelites who painted blood on their doorposts during Passover. This act was instructed by God through Moses as a sign for the angel of death to "pass over" their homes and spare them from the tenth plague in Egypt. The blood was to be from a lamb, symbolizing sacrifice and protection. This event is commemorated in the Jewish holiday of Passover.
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