 |
|
| courtesy of Tiny Prints |
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year! 2012 is the year of the Dragon! That just happens to be my Chinese zodiac sign, so I’m pretty sure this year is going to be FABULOUS!!!
Here are some fun facts, aka superstitions, to know about Chinese New Year! Growing up, I remember my mom telling us a lot of these! {courtesy of The Star}
DO clean your house before New Year’s Eve to rid of the previous year’s bad luck.
DON’T sweep or clean your house on New Year’s Day (this could sweep away good fortune).
DON’T wash your hair on New Year’s Day.
DO wear reds and yellows, bright and happy colours that will bring good fortune.
DON’T curse or speak of death. This could bring bad luck.
DON’T use scissors or knives on New Year’s Day (this could cut off good fortune).
DO settle your debts before the New Year.
DO eat whole fish (abundance), chicken (prosperity) and dumplings (health and fortune).
DON’T cut noodles (they represent long life).
DON’T cry on New Year’s Day or you could end up crying for the rest of the year.
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Happy Monday!
