It's the New Year, and the New Year's bell is about to ring. At this time, people are buying new clothes to welcome the new year. The first day of the Lunar New Year is an important festival in traditional Chinese culture, and people hope to be able to wear clean and tidy new clothes that symbolize good luck to welcome the beginning of the new year. The saying about "don't wear three clothes" on the first day of the Lunar New Year actually contains three kinds of clothes, and it is best not to wear these three kinds of clothes on this day to bless peace and pray for blessings.
1. Do not wear old clothes, dirty clothes, or torn clothes
In traditional culture, old clothes represent the unhappiness and unhappiness of the past year. To pray for good luck and success in the New Year, people usually welcome new beginnings and choose to wear brand new clothes. At the same time, dirty and torn clothes are also taboo. Dirty laundry not only makes people feel unhygienic and rude, but it can also affect one's mood and the impression that others have of you. On the first day of the new year, people want to welcome the new year with a new image and a new state, so try to avoid wearing old dirty and torn clothes.
Clothes are a window for people to communicate with the world, and they are also an important element to show their own image and temperament. In order to show their spiritual outlook and pursue good wishes, people usually avoid wearing old dirty and torn clothes on the first day of the new year. Instead, they will choose a new outfit that is clean and tidy, fresh and fashionable to show off their good image.
2. Do not wear plain clothes, such as pure white or pure black
In traditional Chinese culture, white and black clothing is often regarded as solemn and serious, and is often seen on important occasions. For example, at funerals, people usually wear plain clothes, because white and black are often associated with negative emotions such as grief and death. In addition to funerals, white and black dresses also appear at weddings, and the bride and groom often choose to wear white wedding dresses or black suits as a sign of solemnity and purity.
However, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, people seek an auspicious and peaceful atmosphere that will bring good luck and festivity. In order to get a good look, people usually avoid wearing plain clothes and choose red or other bright colors. Red has a special symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, representing peace, enthusiasm and festivity. Therefore, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, people are more willing to wear red or bright clothes to express their good expectations and pursuits for the New Year.
3. Don't wear worn clothes given by others
The first day of the Lunar New Year is a traditional festival where people like to give gifts to each other to express their concern and blessings. Sometimes family and friends will give us new clothes, and such gifts are no problem to wear on the first day of the new year, but represent a symbol of family and friendship. However, some people give away the clothes they wear to others, which is also quite common during the Chinese New Year.
Although it is a gesture of kindness to receive clothes as gifts, in general, people tend to avoid wearing clothes worn by others, especially children, on New Year's Day. For children, the New Year is a holiday full of anticipation and surprises. They are looking forward to their parents preparing a new set of clothes for them, so that they can feel the love and blessings of their elders. If they wear clothes that have been given by others, it will not only affect their mood, but also bring them some indescribable discomfort.
In order for children to have a good New Year, we should try to avoid having them wear clothes that have been given by others. You can prepare a new set of auspicious clothes for them, so that they can wear new clothes on the first day of the new year to welcome the new year.
The first day of the Lunar New Year is an important festival in traditional Chinese culture, and people attach great importance to what they wear on this day. According to the saying "on the first day of the new year, do not wear three clothes", we understand that it is better not to wear on this day: old clothes, dirty clothes and torn clothes; Clothing that is too modest, such as pure white or pure black; Worn clothes given by others. Each of these taboos has a specific reason, such as wishing to welcome bad spirits, maintaining peace, paying homage to the deceased, seeking good luck, and so on.
In addition to that, everyone has their own preferences and can choose the clothes that suit them according to their personal situation. Different ages, genders, statuses, etc., may have an impact on the choice of clothes. The most important thing is to feel your own beauty and confidence, and to show your charm and demeanor.
Through this simple article, we learned about the reasons for not wearing three kinds of clothes on the first day of the Lunar New Year: not wearing old clothes, dirty clothes, torn clothes, not wearing elegant clothes such as pure white or pure black, and not wearing worn clothes given by others. These taboos are all for good luck and blessings to welcome the New Year, but also to reflect the importance and respect that people attach to the New Year. On this special occasion, we can choose a new set of clothes that are clean and auspicious, so that we can fill ourselves and our families with joy and good luck in the new year. At the same time, in addition to new clothes, we can also prepare some auspicious gifts for children, so that they can feel the love and blessings of their elders. I wish you all a safe and smooth new year, and all your wishes come true!