Chinese New Year Do's and Don'ts

CHINESE NEW YEAR DO’S & DON’TS:

While Chinese New Year customs vary widely, here are a few traditional superstitions to keep in mind:

DO clean your house before New Year’s Eve to rid of the previous year’s bad luck.

DON’T sweep or clean your house on New Year’s Day (this could sweep away good fortune).

DON’T wash your hair on New Year’s Day.

DO wear reds and yellows, bright and happy colours that will bring good fortune.

DON’T curse or speak of death. This could bring bad luck.

DON’T use scissors or knives on New Year’s Day (this could cut off good fortune).

DO settle your debts before the New Year.

DO eat whole fish (abundance), chicken (prosperity) and dumplings (health and fortune).

DON’T cut noodles (they represent long life).

DON’T cry on New Year’s Day or you could end up crying for the rest of the year.

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