Morning Glory Flower
The Morning Glory flower is known for its mysterious beauty and sweet fragrance, making it an ideal choice for beautifying living spaces. However, in the culture of some countries, there is a superstition against placing Morning Glory flowers in the house during the New Year’s holiday because it is believed to bring bad luck.
The reason is that all parts of the plant contain substances that can be harmful to human health if not handled carefully. To ensure a year full of health and luck, many people choose to avoid buying Morning Glory flowers. If you decide to use this type of flower for decoration, you need to be well-informed and use them safely and consciously.
White Chrysanthemum Flower
The White Chrysanthemum flower, with its purity and serenity, is often associated with solemn events such as funerals and symbolizes respect and remembrance. In many cultural traditions around the world, White Chrysanthemum is chosen to honor the deceased.
For this reason, placing White Chrysanthemum flowers in the house during Tet can be considered inappropriate because it may evoke thoughts of loss and a melancholic atmosphere, which is not suitable for the spirit of a new beginning, full of hope and happiness.
However, White Chrysanthemum flowers still play an important role on the ancestral altar, where they symbolize respect and gratitude towards ancestors. This demonstrates the flexibility and depth of cultural symbols and respect for traditional values in each specific space and time.
Jasmine Flower
In some Feng Shui beliefs, Jasmine flowers are not encouraged to be used in important occasions such as Tet because it is believed that they bring unhealthy energy and can have negative effects on mood and living space.
For this reason, avoiding placing Jasmine flowers on the first day of the new year is considered a cautious measure to protect harmony and create a positive space for the family. At the same time, tradition also advises against using Jasmine flowers as offerings on the ancestral altar, perhaps due to cultural or religious associations related to this flower.
Instead, choosing other types of flowers that Feng Shui believes bring luck and health will create a festive and joyful atmosphere for Tet and show respect for ancestors.
Sea Hibiscus Flower
Sea Hibiscus, with its gentle and charming beauty, has a more complex meaning in some cultures. It is considered a symbol of caution and is often associated with warning messages about misfortune or carelessness.
Because of these implied meanings, Sea Hibiscus is not usually chosen as a decorative flower for Tet, when people aim for a good start and good luck for the new year.
Instead, flowers that reflect joy, prosperity, and fortune are preferred to embellish the traditional holiday, bringing optimism and joy to the family and guests.
Hydrangea Flower
Hydrangea, a flower famous for its ephemeral beauty – blooming vividly in the morning and withering at dusk – has become a symbol of grandeur but transience. The rapid blooming and fading of hydrangea flowers are seen as metaphors for endings and fragility.
Because of this fleeting beauty, on the first day of the new year, many people choose to avoid placing hydrangeas in the house, believing that they may bring negative influences on prosperity and progress in work and life for family members. This reflects the desire to maintain a promising and sustainable start to the new year, with the hope that what is good will last instead of being a fleeting moment.
Information is for reference and personal experience only.