Avoid breaking things
According to folklore, breaking things in many cases, not only on New Year’s Eve, symbolizes bad luck, shattered dreams, separation, and the expulsion of good luck. Breaking things on New Year’s Eve is considered unintentional bad luck, causing a decline in fortune. In particular, breaking a mirror is considered very bad, a bad omen, and imminent misfortune. Therefore, no matter what you do, you should be cautious to avoid breaking or damaging things.
Avoid littering
Disposing of garbage haphazardly on New Year’s Eve will result in unclean things appearing everywhere. This can affect the path of the deities, making them displeased. As a result, the host’s luck for the new year will be diminished.
Avoid using foul language, cursing, and saying unlucky words
Using foul language, cursing, or causing conflicts during the Lunar New Year will affect the harmony within the family. Our ancestors believed that “a bad start leads to a bad ending.” If the first moments of the new year are disrupted, the family will face difficulties throughout the year, and nothing will go smoothly.
In addition, during the early days of the new year, people should avoid saying unlucky things and discussing negative topics such as illness, losses, debts…
Avoid looking in the mirror
According to Feng Shui beliefs, mirrors contain a lot of energy and can reflect both good and bad images. Therefore, at night, people should avoid looking in the mirror. Our ancestors believed that looking in the mirror at night can invite ghosts, bringing bad luck and misfortune.
Avoid plucking lucky plants at temples and shrines
On New Year’s Eve, many people gather at temples and shrines to pray for peace, luck, and pluck lucky plants for the new year. However, according to feng shui experts, when visiting temples for rituals, people should not pluck lucky plants because it may bring unwanted things into their homes.
This information is for reference and experiential purposes.
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