What are some things that should not be done on Chinese New Year ?

Chinese New Year is on February 10, 2024.

Chinese New Year has a day to pay (February 8, 2024), a day to worship (February 9, 2024), and a day to travel (February 10, 2024). Each day has its own ceremonies or activities. It is an auspicious and happy festival for both Thai-Chinese families and even Thais themselves.

When are the Paying Day, Worship Day, and Traveling Day? Why are they different every year?

Since each year, the Chinese New Year is celebrated on 3 important days. According to the original tradition, it starts from the 23rd day of the 12th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar until the 15th day of the 1st lunar month. Therefore, each year is different. Therefore, every year, many people often ask what day the Chinese New Year is.

How to arrange the Chinese New Year altar? And how many incense sticks should be used?

Setting up the altar is not something that just anyone can do. If you want to do it, you need to have skills, knowledge, expertise, and have been doing it for a long time. And it has been passed down. "Therefore, the ones who arrange the altar are usually the elders of the house." And some houses may have many people helping each other because Chinese houses are big families. Worshiping together is like having a family reunion.

When is the right time to worship Chinese New Year? For good luck and prosperity

There is not only one time for worshiping. But according to Chinese beliefs, worshiping ancestors and gods is also divided into periods. All of which start from morning until night. Because each period has auspicious times These are the times that have been considered the best and most suitable times to worship. Therefore, Chinese families tend to worship at these times. However, at present, some steps of worship may be changed or skipped depending on the convenience of each household.

What are the things you shouldn't do on Chinese New Year?

Don't wash your hair or cut your hair.

Don't use foul language, quarrel, or talk about death or ghosts.

Don't eat porridge and meat.

Don't wash clothes on Chinese New Year.

Don't wear black and white clothes, black and white clothes.

Don't lend money.

Don't break things.

Don't buy new shoes.

Don't cry.

Don't use sharp objects.

Don't go into other people's bedrooms. 

What should you do on Chinese New Year?

Pay homage to the gods, ancestors, and spirits without relatives. The day that Chinese people must pay homage to the gods is called "Wan Sa Jap". It is usually done in the morning after paying homage to the gods in the house, i.e., Ti Ju Eia and ancestors. Then at noon, they pay homage to the spirits without relatives. The offerings include both savory foods such as duck, chicken, and sweet foods. The amount or the amount depends on the financial status of the person paying homage.

Gathering with family to eat dumplings Because it is a tradition that everyone in the family must travel to the table to eat dumplings on Sa Jap Day, which is considered the last meal before New Year's Day or "Wan Chiu Ik" (the first day of the Chinese New Year is Wan Chiu Ik). The reason it has to be "dumplings" is because the shape of dumplings looks like Chinese "money", so it has a hidden meaning of being rich.

Eating vegetarian food for breakfast is the first meal of the year. On Wan Chiu Ik (the first day of the Chinese New Year), the Chinese will eat vegetarian food as the first meal of the year. It is believed that this will bring merit similar to eating vegetarian food all year long.

Perform a ceremony to welcome "Chai Sing Yea" as the god of fortune and the god of wealth.

Stick Tui Liang or New Year's blessings. In the past, Chinese people who were knowledgeable would write "Tui Liang" using black or gold ink to write blessings on red paper. The most popular blessings consist of 7 characters written as a poem. Mostly, it will be a blessing for "making a profit in business or having a lot of money". Then it will be attached to both sides of the house door. There must be another sheet to be attached horizontally in the middle of the entrance and exit. This sheet must have the words "Chuk Yib Pheng Ang" written on it, which means entering and exiting safely. In addition, the Chinese like to attach pictures of boys and girls called "Ni Uai", which are considered auspicious images in China that are often attached to the front door of the house.

Wear new clothes in bright colors on auspicious days. The Chinese like to wear new clothes because they believe that it will bring only good things and new things into the new year. Choosing bright colors can be compared to brightness and auspiciousness in life. The most popular colors That is, "red" means auspiciousness, wealth.

Receiving red envelopes on Chinese New Year is another day that children have been looking forward to this day. Because it is the day to receive red envelopes with money from adults to bring good luck throughout the year. Before receiving a red envelope, don't forget to say "Xin jia you yi, xin ni hong chai" to bless the adults first.

Worship the gods for good luck in life. In addition to the Shajap day, on this Chiu Ik day, you must also worship your ancestors to show gratitude to those who have passed away. And most importantly, you must also worship the gods to ask the gods to help you and your family experience happiness and prosperity in life.

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