CHINESE NEW YEAR DOS AND DONTS

Chinese New Year Dos and Don’ts 新年宜忌

DOS

• Spring clean your house before CNY arrives o chase away bad fortune
• Buy new clothes and have a haircut to welcome the New Year with a fresh image and avert misfortune
• Stay up late on New Year’s Eve to wish for longevity for your parents
• Greet everyone with a smile and utter auspicious sayings to usher in good luck and a smooth-sailing year
• Prepare even-numbered mandarin oranges for New Year visits to convey good wishes to your friends and relatives
• Repay all your debts before CNY arrives to avoid affecting your wealth luck in the New Year

DON’TS

• Sweep the floor or throw rubbish on the 1st day of CNY to avoid sending your wealth luck away
• Use sharp objects on the 1st day of CNY to ensure harmony and happiness in the family
• Wash your hair on the 1st day of CNY to prevent washing your good fortune away
• Break any plates or bowls (Utter auspicious sayings if breakage happens accidentally)

Source: https://wayfengshui.com/2017chinese-new-year-must-know/#sthash.QODOog4r.dpuf