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How to observe Lunar New Year in three easy steps: Do not shower, sweep or throw out garbage on New Year’s Day: you don’t want to “wash out” or” throw away” good luck. However, before the holiday it’s highly recommended to de-clutter, clean thoroughly and make your home beautiful and festive for the new year. Okay, so that step The Chinese word for “book” (shū) sounds exactly the same as the word for “lose” – so buying a book right after ringing in the New Year is considered an invitation for bad luck. This year, Chinese New Year begins on Wednesday, January 29. Those who celebrate will be entering the year of the snake. Just like with any holiday, traditions abound for Chinese New Year. Some of Do not shower, sweep or throw out garbage on New Year’s Day: you don’t want to “wash out” or” throw away” good luck. Some of those Chinese New Year taboos will only sustain for first few days of the festival, while others may be kept till the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, or even for a whole month. Hereunder are 16 things you should never do during the Chinese New Year. If you must, make sure to start at the outer edge of a room and sweep inwards. Bag up any garbage and throw it away after the fifth day. Similarly, you shouldn’t take a shower on Chinese New Year’s Day. 4. Do not use scissors, knives or other sharp objects. There are two reasons behind this rule. Chinese people believe that, as the Spring Festival is the start of a new year, what you do then will affect your luck in the coming year. There are many Chinese New Year traditions about dos and don'ts. Find out the top 18 things you should not do. Some are taboos on the first day of the Chinese New Year and some are superstitions for the Taking naps, especially on the first day of the Chinese New Year, represents laziness. In Chinese culture, taking naps on the first day of the new year will affect your luck and career for the rest of the year. 9. Avoid breaking things in your home Chinese New Year DOs. 1. Do give ang pows to those who are unmarried. While this may seem rather obvious at first glance, handing out ang pow packets to unmarried individuals and children have long been a tradition in Chinese culture, especially during the festive season of Chinese New Year or even during birthdays and weddings. But, living in Hong Kong, there are also certain rules (some not so fun) during the festive season that you need to bear in mind, or else it is said to invite bad luck for the future year. So, here are 10 Chinese New Year traditions, or dos and don’ts, that you should pay attention to! Chinese New Year traditions: Dos and don’ts 1. DO wear It is not the end of the world if that “new year, new me” fantasy did not become a reality at the start of 2023, nor is there a need to wait 365 days to do it over – the Lunar New Year is Superstitions surrounding New Year’s Day are as varied as the cultures that uphold them. Many people view the start of the year as a symbolic reset, and acts performed on this day are thought to influence the months ahead. In Chinese culture, showering or bathing on New Year’s Day, particularly during the Lunar New Year, is often avoided. The Spring Festival lasts for 16 days, and there are lots of taboos that have been handed down in the historical process. It’s like unspoken rules for New Year, and play an important role in setting happy mood in festival, relating to all parts of daily lives. Jan. 22–28, 2025: New Year Shopping. Before Chinese New Year's Eve, people buy New Year's food and snacks, New Year's decorations, and New Year's clothes, fireworks, etc. Chinese New Year in China, like Christmas, is a boom time for shopping. It should be full to ensure that you will not encounter any hunger next year. You are not supposed to go to bed early on New Year’s Eve. On the contrary, you should stay up late and alert in order to keep the “Sui” monster away. On the first day of the lunar year: Chinese people consider New Year’s Day a very important day. Apart from the shower, most of these things you do in the run-up to Chinese New Year. You cut your nails, get the haircut, and all those things beforehand. It's why I spent last night changing a lightbulb in the garage for my mom. Can You Take a Shower on New Year's Day? The age-old tradition of abstaining from showers on New Year's Day persists in certain cultures, particularly in some parts of Europe and Asia. This superstition stems from ancient beliefs and folklore, but does it hold any validity in the modern era? Here’s a fun list of dos and don’ts so you can enjoy the Year of the Ox in the proper manner. Leave your hair as it is on the first day of the New Year. The Chinese character for hair is Chinese New Year traditions regarding greeting are not like kissing, embrace, and handshaking in western countries. In the past, the first thing for a Chinese New Year visit started with kowtowing to the elders. No matter how old you are, if there is someone older than you, you need to kneel down to show respect and grateful feeling to the elders. Style Very Superstitious: The Do’s and Don’ts of Chinese New Year Justin Wong on January 26, 2017 . Every culture has their own superstitions: Americans believe it’s bad luck if you cross paths with a black cat, Japanese avoid taking pictures in groups of three because it brings misfortune — even death — upon the individual in the middle, and Greeks throw salt over their left Lucky Charms You Can Use On New Year’s Eve for Good Luck. There are lucky charms you can wear on New Year’s Eve and you will attract good fortune. 1. Lucky pig: A lucky pig is a symbolic animal that can be worn as a lucky charm for the New Year. A lucky pig symbolizes increase and fruitfulness.
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