{"id":6450,"date":"2022-01-12T06:26:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T06:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6450"},"modified":"2022-01-26T09:04:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T09:04:37","slug":"dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/lunar-new-year\/dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunar New Year Customs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 82px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 28px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-Hero-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.35\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\">8 Chinese New Year Traditions<br>The Dos and Don\u2019ts<\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgtn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021_CGTN_logo-v2-300x144.png alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><sub>The most important holiday on the Chinese calendar, the Lunar New Year \u2013 also known as Spring Festival \u2013 is also celebrated across the world, including in Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Aside from being a time of merriment, it\u2019s also believed to be a chance to define your fortune for the next 12 months. There are a great variety of Spring Festival customs observed around the world. Some are more traditional, while others incorporate modern attitudes.<br><br>To help you enjoy a successful year filled with luck and prosperity, here are eight dos and don\u2019ts to pay attention to during the festive season.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c01920;color:#f9f1c8\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"share-new-year-greetings\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Share New Year greetings<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>New Year greetings are a great way to spread cheer and goodwill among those around you. A standard wish during the season is \u201cXin Nian Kuai Le\u201d, which means Happy New Year. Or you can bless someone with \u201chappiness and prosperity\u201d using the phrase \u201cGong Xi Fa Cai\u201d in Mandarin, or \u201cKung Hei Fat Choi\u201d in Cantonese.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-6525\" style=\"width: 826px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-1-1-260x146.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"buy-new-clothes-and-wear-red\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Buy new clothes and wear red<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>What better way to welcome in the New Year than with a fresh look. Traditionally, those hoping to start the year with a bang may often splurge on new clothes from head to toe. If you\u2019re really feeling the festive spirit, it\u2019s even better to wear the lucky color red.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-6526\" style=\"width: 826px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-2-1-260x146.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"enjoy-a-family-reunion-dinner\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Enjoy a family reunion dinner<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>The Spring Festival is a time for families to get together. The reunion dinner \u2013 held on New Year\u2019s Eve and often lasting past midnight \u2013 is an important part of the celebrations. This great feast usually features auspicious dishes, such as fish and dumplings (the latter is often hand-wrapped together as a family activity). Be sure to cook more than you need so that there are leftovers the next day, as this symbolizes abundance to start the New Year.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-6527\" style=\"width: 826px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-3-1-260x146.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"celebrate-the-lantern-festival\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Celebrate the Lantern Festival<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>The Lantern Festival is held on the 15th day of the lunar year and signals the end of the Spring Festival. Celebrations and traditions vary from region to region, but they share the same theme of bringing forth light, luck, and happiness. Popular regional customs in China include lighting lanterns, watching dragon dances, and solving fun riddles.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-6528\" style=\"width: 826px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-do-4-1-260x146.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"dont-break-anything\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Don\u2019t break anything<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Breaking any object \u2013 for example, a bowl, plate, glass, or vase \u2013 during the Lunar New Year period is considered a harbinger of bad luck as it symbolizes disruption. To remedy the situation, either: Wrap the fragments of the shattered object in red paper or cloth and throw it away on the fifth day of the new lunar year, or, say the phrase \u201cSui Sui Ping An\u201d. The words for \u201cyear\u201d and \u201cbroken\u201d sound similar in Mandarin, so saying them together is believed to expel bad luck.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-6529\" style=\"width: 826px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-1-1-260x146.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"dont-buy-or-gift-books\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Don\u2019t buy or gift books<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>The word \u201cbook\u201d sounds similar to the word \u201close\u201d in Chinese, which is why buying new books during the first few days of the Lunar New Year is believed to bring failure and ill fortune. Wait till after the 15th day of the lunar year to purchase any new reading material. The same goes for gifting books to friends and family.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-6530\" style=\"width: 826px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-2-1-260x146.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"dont-get-angry\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Don\u2019t get angry<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Whatever you do during the Lunar New Year holidays is believed to set the tone for the 12 months ahead. As such, harboring negative emotions toward another person during this time could signal a year of turbulent relationships. If you want to enjoy a happy year ahead, avoid getting into arguments during the festive period.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-6531\" style=\"width: 826px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-3-1-260x146.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"dont-sweep-or-clean-the-house-on-the-first-day-of-the-new-year\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Don\u2019t sweep or clean the house on the first day of the New Year<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>People tend to give their homes a thorough cleaning before the Lunar New Year \u2013 specifically on the 28th day of the last month \u2013 to symbolize the removal of bad luck from the previous year. Be sure to put the brooms and mops away on the first day, as doing any cleaning is believed to wipe away incoming good fortune.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-6532\" style=\"width: 826px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-4-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-4-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-4-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-CGTN-CNY-AF3-dont-4-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, 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