{"id":48472,"date":"2025-01-08T15:51:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T07:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/sg\/?p=48472"},"modified":"2025-01-08T15:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T07:58:57","slug":"6-taboos-to-avoid-on-chinese-new-year-do-and-dont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/sg\/6-taboos-to-avoid-on-chinese-new-year-do-and-dont\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Taboos to Avoid on Chinese New Year (Do and Don&#8217;t)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"48472\" class=\"elementor elementor-48472\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d72b609 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d72b609\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4396d23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4396d23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"JYdtdoUdlo9Kg4xrWZzurWQYslb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ecntd2fWXoIVZPx9OrAuC9mMsbS\">Chinese New Year (CNY) is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and welcoming new beginnings. It\u2019s also a season rich in tradition and taboos that many still observe to ensure good fortune for the year ahead.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c99a6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"56c99a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e6b95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0e6b95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to Avoid for Chinese New Year<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528816b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"528816b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Don\u2019t Sweep or Take Out the Trash<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daefddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"daefddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cny-taboo.gif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48475\" alt=\"cny-taboo-avoid\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-146aad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"146aad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>When your mother saw you sweep floor.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce9632d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce9632d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"JYdtdoUdlo9Kg4xrWZzurWQYslb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V2DddtOuqoOmQdxlSZAuw8tuslf\">There\u2019s a reason why sweeping or throwing out trash on the first day of CNY is avoided. According to traditional Chinese beliefs, doing so symbolizes sweeping away or discarding fortune. To avoid last-minute cleanup, prepare your house early\u2014change old furniture, paint your home, or conduct thorough cleaning before CNY eve.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XgBXdaNMkodablxoza3uRPDismp\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong><\/div><ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\"><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NcNhdk790oPNipxDX9ouPVJZsEv\" data-list=\"number\"><div>Need help transporting large items like old or new furniture? EasyParcel\u2019s courier partner &#8211; Lalamove&#8217;s service ensures everything is out of your way in time!<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20b9450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20b9450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Don\u2019t Use Sharp Objects<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1ace02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b1ace02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cny-taboo-avoid.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-48476\" alt=\"cny-taboo-avoid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cny-taboo-avoid.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cny-taboo-avoid-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edb2b1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edb2b1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Don\u2019t cut your hair during the New Year period, as you might end up with a bad haircut&#8230;<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.my\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhairbycato%2Fposts%2Fdont-cut-your-own-bangs-when-you-are-bored-or-you-will-look-like-lord-farquaadba%2F2248008115503396%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw1Fp-lO8bRH9S6p9T28qC4w&amp;ust=1736407136005000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;opi=89978449&amp;ved=0CBcQjhxqFwoTCMifyufK5YoDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alieness Hair Salon<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3307733 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3307733\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"JYdtdoUdlo9Kg4xrWZzurWQYslb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JJLtdkXSMoEJilxXMhmulSB7sib\">Using sharp objects like knives or scissors is believed to &#8220;cut&#8221; ties and relationships. Avoid cutting your hair or chopping cooking ingredients during the festive period to maintain harmony and positive energy.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8b5e72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8b5e72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Don\u2019t Wear Black or White<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51783aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51783aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/black-shirt-cny-avoid.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-48477\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/black-shirt-cny-avoid.png 320w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/black-shirt-cny-avoid-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f8edf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14f8edf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>You with Black Shirt vs Mom: Hey!<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a159a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a159a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"JYdtdoUdlo9Kg4xrWZzurWQYslb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TF0odA04zof9IbxWV7tuH50asPb\">We all love black and white outfits, because it looks cool, right? BUT during CNY, it\u2019s best to avoid these colors. Otherwise, your mum will scold you. Black and white are traditionally associated with mourning and considered inauspicious in the Chinese community. Opt for bright colours like red, gold, yellow, orange, or blue, which symbolise prosperity and happiness.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BwCudfYt5otEgGxrHWnu1nN6sVf\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xcm6dH9QBoEN9hxLOlKuM8x3sue\"><strong>Pro Tips:<\/strong><\/div><ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\"><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EFTNdioXto7DKwxUPNgucllusGc\" data-list=\"number\"><div>The trend for CNY 2025 is neo-Chinese style (\u65b0\u4e2d\u5f0f), you better buy now, or else you will only be able to snap your OOTD on Chap Goh Mei (end of Chinese New Year).<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E67RdnQh9oKt3TxPj4XueONts5g\" data-list=\"number\"><div>Consider using EasyParcel&#8217;s delivery solutions to deliver your CNY outfits! Need it fast? Use on-demand delivery!<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cfb322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cfb322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Don\u2019t Borrow or Lend Money<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-030f676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"030f676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/borrow-money-avoid-cny.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48478\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/borrow-money-avoid-cny.jpg 409w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/borrow-money-avoid-cny-267x300.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9fbcd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9fbcd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meme-arsenal.com\/en\/create\/meme\/731875\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Meme Arsenal<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c0e87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34c0e87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"JYdtdoUdlo9Kg4xrWZzurWQYslb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JsNOdAP5OoeB6pxPuBbusrNGs4c\">During CNY, it\u2019s advised not to borrow or lend money as it symbolizes financial struggles for the year ahead. Paying off debts beforehand is a common practice to ensure financial stability in the new year.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T7CxdQOS4obGw0xKnWVuc464s0d\"><strong>Pro Tips:<\/strong><\/div><ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\"><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LfoEdFm89oydgmx1skPuBYTisge\" data-list=\"number\"><div>Read this<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/sg\/gong-xi-fa-cai-5-secret-tips-to-make-you-fa-cai-this-cny-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> article<\/a><\/strong> to learn more tips to make you Fa Cai this year.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UT3wdML4To4t5QxzonJu4RVbsmf\" data-list=\"number\"><div>Saving is one of the keys to keeping financially healthy. If you are running a business, consider using EasyParcel to save on your delivery and logistics costs!<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d78b7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d78b7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Don\u2019t Use Negative Words<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-348ac0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"348ac0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gong-xi-fa-cai-positive-avoid-cny-taboo-1024x538.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48479\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gong-xi-fa-cai-positive-avoid-cny-taboo-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gong-xi-fa-cai-positive-avoid-cny-taboo-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gong-xi-fa-cai-positive-avoid-cny-taboo-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gong-xi-fa-cai-positive-avoid-cny-taboo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5ca178 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5ca178\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The unfreeze man &#8211; Andy Lau<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b4SRZurGg1c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Youtube<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8df36d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8df36d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"JYdtdoUdlo9Kg4xrWZzurWQYslb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RGO7dy15RoYiflxYoECu5QBds6b\">Words related to death, bad luck, or misfortune are taboo during CNY. Avoid arguments and maintain a positive, harmonious atmosphere with family and friends. Keep using positive greeting like &#8216;Gong Xi Fa Cai&#8217; to bring more positive and fortune vibe to your home!<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c8eaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37c8eaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Don\u2019t Give \u201cUnlucky Gifts\u201d<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-085b726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"085b726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ang-pao.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48480\" alt=\"ang-pao\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ang-pao.webp 828w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ang-pao-298x300.webp 298w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ang-pao-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ang-pao-768x774.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d147b07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d147b07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"JYdtdoUdlo9Kg4xrWZzurWQYslb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZxBrdU8cVoMubDxigR1udVSZsPd\">Certain gifts are considered symbols of bad luck in Chinese tradition. If you plan to send gifts to family, friends, or clients, consider avoiding these items:<\/div><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QiUCdeX0yoE7NbxXkkmugoYrsX0\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Handkerchiefs<\/strong>: Symbolize farewell.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NZsNdWPHKoqA92xlTlVutUXCsTf\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Clocks or Watches<\/strong>: Represent death or the end of a relationship.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DQzMdcVpCoPRUkx5c1DuHsoqsZv\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Sharp Objects<\/strong>: Symbolize cutting ties.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R1jpdSkfkobOdoxLt10uipaRssh\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Shoes<\/strong>: Symbolize separation, especially for romantic couples.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OqFod24ShoJ85LxtY0qurkEcslf\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>White Chrysanthemum Flowers<\/strong>: Associated with funerals.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UbDIdDjaBoUC72xbileuY9gwsic\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Sets of Four<\/strong>: Sound similar to death (\u56db=\u6b7b) in Chinese. Avoiding anything in sets of four is considered unlucky.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JlhCdfdunoZ2m3xFP4hu2PjPs3k\">Instead, consider gifting red packets (ang pou), CNY cookies, and hampers filled with auspicious treats. You can deliver them seamlessly with EasyParcel!<\/div><\/div><div><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong><\/div><div>1. Want more Ang Pao? Claimed it from us now! 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It\u2019s also a season rich in tradition and taboos that many still observe to ensure good fortune for the year ahead. Things to Avoid for Chinese New Year 1. Don\u2019t Sweep or Take Out the Trash When your mother saw you sweep floor. There\u2019s a reason why sweeping or throwing out trash on the first day of CNY is avoided. According to traditional Chinese beliefs, doing so symbolizes sweeping away or discarding fortune. To avoid last-minute cleanup, prepare your house early\u2014change old furniture, paint your home, or conduct thorough cleaning before CNY eve.Pro Tip: Need help transporting large items like old or new furniture? EasyParcel\u2019s courier partner &#8211; Lalamove&#8217;s service ensures everything is out of your way in time! 2. Don\u2019t Use Sharp Objects Don\u2019t cut your hair during the New Year period, as you might end up with a bad haircut&#8230; Image Source: Alieness Hair Salon Using sharp objects like knives or scissors is believed to &#8220;cut&#8221; ties and relationships. Avoid cutting your hair or chopping cooking ingredients during the festive period to maintain harmony and positive energy. 3. Don\u2019t Wear Black or White You with Black Shirt vs Mom: Hey! We all love black and white outfits, because it looks cool, right? BUT during CNY, it\u2019s best to avoid these colors. Otherwise, your mum will scold you. Black and white are traditionally associated with mourning and considered inauspicious in the Chinese community. Opt for bright colours like red, gold, yellow, orange, or blue, which symbolise prosperity and happiness.\u00a0Pro Tips: The trend for CNY 2025 is neo-Chinese style (\u65b0\u4e2d\u5f0f), you better buy now, or else you will only be able to snap your OOTD on Chap Goh Mei (end of Chinese New Year). Consider using EasyParcel&#8217;s delivery solutions to deliver your CNY outfits! Need it fast? Use on-demand delivery! 4. Don\u2019t Borrow or Lend Money Image Source: Meme Arsenal During CNY, it\u2019s advised not to borrow or lend money as it symbolizes financial struggles for the year ahead. Paying off debts beforehand is a common practice to ensure financial stability in the new year.Pro Tips: Read this article to learn more tips to make you Fa Cai this year. Saving is one of the keys to keeping financially healthy. If you are running a business, consider using EasyParcel to save on your delivery and logistics costs! 5. Don\u2019t Use Negative Words The unfreeze man &#8211; Andy Lau Source: Youtube Words related to death, bad luck, or misfortune are taboo during CNY. Avoid arguments and maintain a positive, harmonious atmosphere with family and friends. Keep using positive greeting like &#8216;Gong Xi Fa Cai&#8217; to bring more positive and fortune vibe to your home! 6. Don\u2019t Give \u201cUnlucky Gifts\u201d Certain gifts are considered symbols of bad luck in Chinese tradition. If you plan to send gifts to family, friends, or clients, consider avoiding these items: Handkerchiefs: Symbolize farewell. Clocks or Watches: Represent death or the end of a relationship. Sharp Objects: Symbolize cutting ties. Shoes: Symbolize separation, especially for romantic couples. White Chrysanthemum Flowers: Associated with funerals. Sets of Four: Sound similar to death (\u56db=\u6b7b) in Chinese. Avoiding anything in sets of four is considered unlucky. Instead, consider gifting red packets (ang pou), CNY cookies, and hampers filled with auspicious treats. You can deliver them seamlessly with EasyParcel!Pro Tip: 1. Want more Ang Pao? Claimed it from us now! Learn more here. Celebrate with Care and Convenience Chinese New Year is about starting the year on a positive note! By respecting these taboos, you can welcome good vibes for the year ahead. And with EasyParcel as your delivery partner, you can enjoy a seamless and stress-free season. Wishing you a prosperous and joyful Chinese New Year! 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