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By decluttering and deep-cleaning, you remove stagnant energy and make room for positive chi (energy) to flow freely throughout your home. According to Feng Shui, a clutter-free, clean space enhances your well-being and attracts good fortune for the year ahead. How to spring clean for Chinese New Year: A step-by-step guide 1. Declutter with purpose However, cleaning the house before Chinese New Year is important for another reason —- getting rid of bad luck. Make sure to do a full sweep, and clear out all the unfortunate things that have happened in the past year, leaving your house open to good fortune once the celebrations begin. Why cleaning your home is important before Chinese New Year During Chinese New Year, maintaining cleanliness is essential to welcome guests and celebrate prosperity. Here are some reasons: Create a comfortable atmosphere: A clean home provides comfort for your family and guests, creating a pleasant environment for celebrating Chinese New Year. By tidying up in advance, you clear away the bad luck of the past year and create space for positive energy and blessings in the year ahead. House Cleaning For Chinese New Year: Your Checklist Mental Preparation & Timing. Set A Clear Intention: Take a moment to set a clear intention before you begin cleaning your house during Chinese New Year The Chinese have symbolically gotten rid of the old to make way for the new for centuries now, especially during Chinese New Year. Before the festivities begin, people start thoroughly cleaning On the first day of the new year (in 2019, that’s February 5) absolutely no cleaning can be done, lest you sweep out any good luck that found a place in your home. So be sure to finish the cleaning the day before! This cleaning ban extends to you too—no bathing or washing of hair—or you might wash away any accumulated good luck. Before indulging in pineapple tarts and more for Chinese New Year, there are important matters at hand to resolve. Yes, another round of spring cleaning and house maintenance is in order. Let’s face it: No one finds these chores enjoyable, but they’re a necessary part of adulting. All cleaning and shopping must be completed in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, from the 23rd to the 29th of the 12th lunar month (these dates may vary by region in China). On a very practical level, the frenzy of cleaning means that the house is nice and tidy for the reunion dinner on the night before Lunar New Year, or for guests to Sweep, mop, scrub, dust, vacuum, steam – do anything and everything to make sure your home is spick and span BEFORE the stroke of midnight on Lunar New Year eve, February 11. (See below for more 2025 Spring cleaning checklist, auspicious dates, and detailed guides to help you in prepping for your spring cleaning before Chinese New Year to invite brand new positive energy and send away all the negative energy. Cleaning before Chinese New Year has deep roots in ancient rituals, with practices documented as far back as 241 B.C.. The linguistic link between the word for dust and the concept of old age underscores the cultural belief in clearing away the past to invite good fortune. Chinese New Year (CNY) in 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29. Traditionally, spring cleaning is performed before the New Year to sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune. It’s customary to complete this cleaning before New Year’s Eve, which is Tuesday, January 28, 2025. To ensure you start the lunar year on the right foot, here’s a handy list of do’s and don’ts to follow during the festive season! The Do’s. Clean and Declutter Your Home. Sweep out bad luck before New Year’s Eve but stop cleaning when CNY begins to avoid “sweeping away” good fortune. Wear Red and Bright Colors During Chinese New Year, people have a long list of things to do. From one week preceding the festival to the 15th day after, many Chinese New Year customs are widely observed for thousands of years. The family reunion dinner, eating dumplings, and setting off firework are the must-dos that you might know. What else interesting do the Chinese do? Spring cleaning is done to usher in a fresh start to the Lunar New Year. It is regarded as a major practice as it symbolises getting rid of the old and welcoming the new for a smooth-sailing year ahead. Although people tend to lead busy lifestyles in the modern age, many still carry out spring cleaning before the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year superstitions are traditional beliefs and practices observed during the Lunar New Year to bring good luck and ward off misfortune. These customs range from avoiding certain actions to performing specific rituals, all aimed at ensuring a prosperous year ahead. 20 Chinese New Year Superstitions 1. Avoid Cleaning on New Year’s Day 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. Dos: Cleaning the house tends to be done before the Chinese New Year arrives. However, keep in mind that when you sweep the floor, sweep things inward and take them out through the back door. However, keep in mind that when you sweep the floor, sweep things inward and take them out through the back door. Cleaning the home before Chinese New Year signifies a fresh start, welcoming the new year with a clean and harmonious environment. It is believed that by making the house spotless, you are removing any lingering bad luck or negative energy from the previous year, making space for good fortune and prosperity to enter your home in the coming year. Xin Nian Kuai Le! Welcome to the year of Rabbit in 2023! This year, Chinese New Year comes early in January and with that being said, spring cleaning is awaiting us!
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