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Contents
- What is an appropriate Lunar New Year gift?
- Is it OK to say Happy Lunar New Year?
- What is not allowed on the day of Lunar New Year?
- What colors should you avoid wearing during Lunar New Year?
- Can I cut my hair on Chinese New Year?
- Do you wear red on Lunar New Year?
- Why do you open the door at midnight?
- Can you buy new things during Chinese New Year?
- How many days after Chinese New Year can I buy shoes?
What is an appropriate Lunar New Year gift?
Fruit baskets are a popular gift for Chinese people and can be found in many large shops. It is recommended to give a box of apples or oranges because of the symbolism.
Is it OK to say Happy Lunar New Year?
The Year of the Rat is upon us. Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in China.
What is not allowed on the day of Lunar New Year?
Make sure to throw out the trash before midnight. You have to wait until the second day of the new lunar year if you want to. The first day is not a good time to clean. The dishes should not be washed.
What colors should you avoid wearing during Lunar New Year?
People dress in bright colors for the lunar new year in order to bring good luck into the future. Black and white should not be worn in times of mourning in Chinese culture.
Can I cut my hair on Chinese New Year?
Don’t let your hair fall out. The Chinese believe that haircuts should be done before the Chinese New Year starts. The Chinese New Year’s Day is a good time to clean the house to rid it of bad luck.
Do you wear red on Lunar New Year?
It is thought that wearing new clothes from head to toe is a sign of a new start. Chinese wear red or other bright colored clothes on New Year’s Day in order to go with the festive and upbeat mood. Good fortune is said to be scared away by the color red.
Why do you open the door at midnight?
The Irish New Year’s tradition is that people open the back door of their house just before midnight to let the old year out and then open the front door to welcome the new year.
Can you buy new things during Chinese New Year?
People will buy a new piece of furniture or a new plate after cleaning. Chinese people think it’s a good time to buy a lot of new things. Getting ready for a new start by purchasing new items is an example of welcoming new things. They have a lot of foods on their shopping list.
How many days after Chinese New Year can I buy shoes?
When it comes to Chinese New Year, it is a good idea to not buy shoes in the first few days as they will only bring a bumpy year ahead. If you can’t stop yourself from shopping, swap your shoes for pants.