Tag: warding off evil spirits
The Secret Behind the ‘Cheers’: Unveiling the Unknown Significance of Clinking Drinking Glasses
Cheers! The clinking of glasses is more than just a habit; it's a special tradition with a meaningful history.
Why Buy Salt at the Beginning of the Year and Lime at the End?
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, it is a custom for families to buy salt. Come the year's end, they purchase lime to whitewash their walls. But why do these traditions exist? What is the significance of buying salt at the start of the year and lime at its end?