As the pace of the Spring Festival is getting closer and closer, every household is immersed in the joy of the upcoming festival. In this traditional Chinese festival, people are not only looking forward to reunion and reunion, but also hope to usher in a safe and auspicious new year. As the saying goes, "If you don't do three things on Chinese New Year's Eve, there will be no disaster at home", this sentence contains profound folk wisdom, let's explore the mystery and see how to avoid bad luck on Chinese New Year's Eve to ensure a smooth start to the new year.
Let's talk about the first thing not to do on Chinese New Year's Eve - not to borrow money. In traditional Chinese culture, debt is often associated with bad luck. Chinese New Year's Eve is a time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, and if you lend or borrow money on this day, it seems to bring financial stress and anxiety to the new year. Therefore, to ensure good financial luck in the New Year, people usually avoid money transactions at this point in time.
The second is not to do - not to quarrel. A harmonious family atmosphere is the basis for welcoming the New Year. On Chinese New Year's Eve, harmony between family members is seen as an auspicious sign. Quarrels can not only ruin this harmony, but can also invite bad luck. Therefore, even if there is a conflict in ordinary times, I will try to let go of the unpleasantness, value peace, and welcome the arrival of the New Year together.
The third is not to do - do not break objects. In Chinese culture, broken objects symbolize brokenness and incompleteness, which is contrary to the New Year's wish for all the best and fulfillment. Therefore, on Chinese New Year's Eve, everyone will be extra careful to avoid accidentally breaking dishes or other items to avoid bringing bad omens to the new year.
In addition to these three taboos, there are many other customs and traditions on Chinese New Year's Eve. For example, every household will do a big cleaning to remove the bad luck of the old year and make room for good luck in the new year. Red ornaments and couplets are also indispensable, they symbolize festivity and good luck, and add a festive atmosphere to the home.
The most anticipated thing on Chinese New Year's Eve is the sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. Whether it's dumplings from the north, rice cakes from the south, or a variety of local delicacies, each dish carries good wishes for the New Year. It's the warmest time of the year when families sit together and share the joy of family.
In this night full of tradition and ritual, we are not only celebrating a festival, but also inheriting a culture, a yearning and pursuit of a better life. So, let's remember this ancient wisdom and follow those wonderful traditions to welcome a safe, healthy, and happy New Year together.