Life Center / Reported by Zhang Jianing
Many people are looking forward to the arrival of the Chinese New Year holiday, and they take advantage of the vacation to get together with relatives and friends, but they still have to pay attention to some “eyebrow taboos” in addition to being happy, so as not to spoil themselves for a whole year!
▲It is best to have an even number in the red envelope, which means that good things come in pairs. (Schematic diagram/data photo)
Although the times have changed, for many elders of the older generation, there are still some taboos that should be avoided as much as possible. According to the report of “Skyscanner”, there are “8 taboos” during the New Year, which are best avoided if possible.
1. Cut needle and thread without moving knife
Since knives, scissors and other items are all “sharp weapons”, there is a saying that if you use such items on the first day of the new year, you will be prone to skin and flesh injuries in the next year. There is a saying of “cutting off the fortune”, if you can’t use it during the Chinese New Year, don’t use it.
2. Avoid breaking items
Because of the previous concept that breaking things is tantamount to losing money, if you really accidentally break something, you should quickly shout “Safe every year, safe every year!”
3. You can’t shower and wash your hair in the morning
During the time of bathing during the Chinese New Year, there are also eyebrows! It is said that taking a bath on the morning of the first day of the new year will wash away all the wealth luck of the year. In addition, grooming on New Year’s Eve is said to get rid of bad luck.
▲ It is recommended to avoid taking a bath in the morning on the first day of junior high school. (Schematic diagram / flipped from Pixabay)
4. Don’t sweep the floor
It is said that sweeping the floor during the Chinese New Year will sweep money out of the house. If you want to sweep the dust, it is best to “sweep inward” and keep your money at home.
5. Avoid taking medicine and seeing a doctor
In the past, it was believed that seeing a doctor during the Chinese New Year would lead to unhealthy health throughout the year, but if you really feel unwell, it is better to see a doctor.
6. Red envelope gifts cannot be singular
To put it simply, “good things come in pairs”, odd numbers are less auspicious in terms of traditional etiquette.
7. Do not curse or say unlucky words
Be careful with your words and deeds during the Chinese New Year! The word “death” is definitely taboo.
8. No money owed for the Chinese New Year
Before Chinese New Year, think about whether you still owe money to your friends. If you have any, it is best to pay it off quickly, so that you can enter the new year with no debts.
★ Sanli News Network reminds you:
Folk legends are for reference only, please do not be overly superstitious.
