The first full moon day of the Lunar New Year is one of the most significant festivals for Vietnamese people. On this day, everyone usually observes these taboos to ensure luck throughout the year.
This year, the first full moon day of the Lunar New Year falls on February 11th according to the Gregorian calendar. This day is suitable for engagements, ceremonies, seeking blessings, spiritual offerings, bathing rituals, adopting children, visiting relatives and friends, starting school, seeking medical treatment, digging wells, constructing ponds, and buying livestock. It is advised to avoid getting married, moving house, holding funerals, or burying the dead. However, if you need to do any of these activities, you should carefully select an auspicious time.
In addition, on this day every year, there are some taboos that everyone should know to have a favorable year. Avoiding these will be beneficial for your luck and family's fortune.
1. Children crying may bring family misfortune and unwanted events, so parents should avoid letting their children cry on this day
2. Avoid breaking or damaging household items, as it signifies financial loss for the coming year
3. Refrain from visiting places with heavy negative energy such as graves, desolate places, or hospitals, especially for those with weak health
4. Carry minimal cash and valuable items on oneself. Losing belongings on this day may lead to a decrease in financial fortune for the year
5. On the first full moon day of the Lunar New Year, avoid lending money to others. If you lend money, it means you're also giving away your own fortune
6. Do not leave rice containers with their bottoms exposed in the house. An empty rice container is no different from your house facing hunger
7. Be mindful not to wear torn clothes, as per ancient beliefs, torn clothes indicate lingering misfortune in the coming year
8. On this day, avoid killing, or you may experience a decline in fortune, accidents, or illness
9. Avoid wearing white and black clothes as they are associated with the deceased. Wearing these colors on this day makes everything difficult to accomplish
10. Words spoken cannot be taken back. Therefore, refrain from speaking ill and keep your speech clean
According to 24h
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