Chinese New Year Dos and Don’ts
DOS
- Spring clean your house before CNY arrives
To chase away all the 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
*CNY: Chinese New Year
