"Unveiling Chinese New Year: Traditions, Superstitions, and Luck"

The article provides an overview of various Chinese New Year superstitions and beliefs, including the significance of cleaning before the New Year, the luck associated with the color red, the importance of settling debts, the impact of first words spoken, the implications of certain gifts, and the lucky foods to consume during the festive period. These traditions are believed to influence luck, prosperity, and success in the upcoming year.

Superstition/Belief Description
Cleaning before New Year
It is believed that cleaning the house before the Chinese New Year sweeps away the bad luck of the preceding year and makes their homes ready for good luck. However, brooms and dust pans are put away on the first day because the new luck should not be swept away.
Red Color
Red is one of the luckiest colors in Chinese traditions, standing for loyalty, success and happiness. Red decorations, clothing and gifts are common during Chinese New Year.
Debts
It is believed that one should pay all the debts by the end of the year, and should not lend or owe anything for the New Year. If someone owes you money, do not go to his or her home to demand it. It is believed to bring bad luck.
First Words
The first words you speak should be of blessing and prosperity to ensure good luck for the year. Negative words and crying are to be avoided.
Gifts
Certain gifts are considered to bring bad luck, such as clocks, scissors, and pears. It is also considered unlucky to give gifts in sets of four, as 'four' sounds like 'death' in Chinese.
Food
There are certain foods that are considered lucky to eat during the Chinese New Year period. These include fish, dumplings, spring rolls, and glutinous rice cake. Each of these foods is believed to bring prosperity, wealth, and good luck in the coming year.



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