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  Avoid breaking things or crying on New Year’s Day, as it brings bad luck for the year

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  Don’t wash your hair on New Year’s Day to avoid washing away luck

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  Clean the house before Chinese New Year to sweep away bad luck, but don’t clean or take out trash on New Year’s Day, or you’ll sweep away good fortune

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  Pregnant women should not attend funerals or weddings

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  Never finish eating all the rice in your bowl, or your future spouse will have a poor complexion

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  Avoid doors facing north, as evil spirits are believed to come from the north

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  Black is associated with secrecy and bad luck

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  Green hats represent infidelity; never gift or wear one

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  Red is the luckiest color, symbolizing happiness and prosperity

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  White is unlucky as it’s linked to mourning and funerals