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DURING Chinese New Year, some Chinese families still follow traditional beliefs and observe taboos.
These cultural practices are observed to avert misfortune and bad luck.
In modern times, however, many beliefs have been discarded as the younger generations consider customs outdated or plain old superstitions.
For example, after the winter solstice (approximately Dec 21), the home is spruced up to prepare for the new year.
Spring cleaning takes place on the 24th day of the 12th lunar month. It is believed the cleaning rids the home of the preceding year’s bad luck, and prepares it for good luck.
On this day too, all household gods are also given a send-off; they return on the fourth day of Chinese New Year.
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Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/01/27/chinese-new-year-customs-and-taboos/
