The Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, and it is also a time for family reunions and visits to relatives and friends.
During the Spring Festival, there are many traditional customs and taboos, and behind these taboos are people's prayers for a better life and respect for ancestral culture.
This article will reveal eight taboos during the Spring Festival to help you spend a safe and peaceful Spring Festival.
OneDon't break things
During the Chinese New Year, breaking things is considered a symbol of bad luck. If you accidentally break something during the Chinese New Year, it is best to wrap it in red paper and place it in a high place to dispel bad omens.
IIDo not use swear words or unlucky words
During the Spring Festival, people want to get a good fortune, so avoid swearing and unlucky words. If you inadvertently say something unlucky, you can immediately stick out your tongue and say "bah" to dispel the bad luck.
IIIDon't lend money to others
It is considered unlucky to lend money to others during the Chinese New Year as it can lead to the loss of financial luck. If you have to lend money to others, it is best to do it after the fifth day of the first month.
FourthDo not dump sewage and garbage
During the Spring Festival, people do a big cleaning to clean their homes and surroundings. However, it is important to avoid dumping sewage and garbage on the first and fifth days of the first lunar month, as this is believed to be a drain on one's wealth. It is best to carry out these tasks after the "breaking five" on the fifth day of the first lunar month.
FiveDo not cut your hair or shave
Cutting hair and shaving during the Spring Festival is considered unlucky as it will cut off one's good luck. If you have to cut your hair and shave, it's best to do it after the fifth day of the first month.
SixAvoid eating porridge and leftovers
During the Chinese New Year, people prepare hearty meals to celebrate the New Year. However, it is necessary to avoid eating porridge and leftovers, as it is believed that it will eat up one's wealth. Also, avoid turning the fish over when eating it, as this will turn your good luck over.
SevenDo not wear white clothes
It is considered unlucky to wear white clothes during the Spring Festival, as white is a symbol of mourning. If you must wear white, it is best to wear a red dress over it to dispel the bad luck.
EightDo not visit relatives and friends too late
It is a traditional custom to visit relatives and friends during the Spring Festival, but avoid visiting relatives and friends too late on Chinese New Year's Eve and the first day of the first lunar month.
Because these two days are Chinese New Year's Eve and the first day of the first lunar month, which is a day for the whole family to reunite, visiting relatives and friends too late is considered to take away their good luck.
In conclusion, there are many traditional customs and taboos to be aware of during the Spring Festival, and behind these taboos are people's prayers for a better life and respect for ancestral culture.
During the Spring Festival, we should try to avoid unlucky words and deeds such as breaking things, swearing, and lending money to others, and at the same time, we should also follow some traditional customs and habits to maintain family harmony, good health, and financial prosperity.
Let's spend a peaceful and peaceful Spring Festival together!