moon88 Posted May 6, 2000 Share Posted May 6, 2000 Dear cecilI read somewhere that during the chinese new year chinese people consider it inauspicious to cut the hair, use scissors or sweep the dust in the house and some even consider it inauspicious to throw out the garbage. Is there any truth in this. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted May 6, 2000 Staff Share Posted May 6, 2000 Dear Anon,Yes, indeed this is true.Traditional taboo is to keep brooms out of sight on the eve of Chinese New Year.As Chinese New Year lasts 15 days, it is also a taboo especially to take out garbage on the FIRST day of Chinese New Year or sweep the floor.It is also true that one should avoid cutting hair during the entire period of Chinese New Year. In the past, one reason for not cutting hair or been able to cut hair was because many shops (which can afford it) may be closed for the entire period of Chinese New Year.Nowadays, because of commercial reasons and high rental, many shops or saloons cannot afford to close for such a long period. If the hair saloons are not opened, thus, if one wants to, cannot cut their hair if they want to.Warmest Regards,Cecil Quote On 5/6/00 11:11:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:Dear cecilI read somewhere that duringthe chinese new year chinesepeople consider itinauspicious to cut the hair,use scissors or sweep the dustin the house and some evenconsider it inauspicious tothrow out the garbage. Isthere any truth in this.Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 6, 2019 Staff Share Posted February 6, 2019 CNY superstitions, explained. Credit to the source as shown above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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