Superstitions of old people

Chinese superstitions

Today, most Chinese people do not believe in superstition but generally speaking, there is still adhere many superstition elements and principles in Chinese tradition. It is world-wide known that Chinese keep tradition of old people. Here are the most popular superstitions and believes.

1* On the first day of New Year the house should not be cleaned because, according to the Chinese superstitions, the happiness should not be removed from the house.

2* For the good luck and to welcome the New Year, it is recommended to wear red clothes.

3* Also, to welcome the New Year open the windows of the house to allow the old year to go outside.

4* When the baby is born should not be praised that, evil spirits must not be invoked in the house.

5* If you build a house, the house should not be facing North.

6* Now, good luck number. Chinese superstition say that number eight brings luck.

7* Men do not need to wear mustache: it brings misfortune and bad luck.

8* Man and woman with the same surname do not have to enter into the marriage, because Chinese people believe that they are probably relatives.

9* Wedding dress should be white, red or yellow coloured.

10* Nails should never be cutted by night because it brings financial problems.

11* Do not keep turtle as a pet because it is not good for a job and bussiness prosperity.

12* If a dog howls in the house without a reason at night, it means that someone will die.

13* Never point with the finger in the direction of the moon.

14* According to the Chinese superstition, descendants of the deceased people should not suck or reduce their hair for 49 days.

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