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1. Things to do before New Year's Eve
Clean and tidy up the house
This is one of the essential tasks before New Year's Eve that you shouldn't overlook. According to folklore, cleaning the house signifies wiping away the old and welcoming luck and blessings in the new year.
Note: During the first three days of Tet, refrain from sweeping the house as it's believed to sweep away wealth and luck.
Ensure there's ample water supply in the house
Before stepping into the new year, every household worries about filling up containers with water, hoping that the new year will bring prosperity like flowing water. So, before midnight, check if your water containers are full.
Purchase ornamental plants
Buying ornamental plants like apricot, peach, or kumquat signifies bringing blessings and peace for the new year. Additionally, blossoming kumquat, apricot, and peach symbolize welcoming wealth into the house.
Repair or discard damaged items
If there are any damaged or broken household items, repair them or discard them and replace them with new ones before welcoming the new year for a truly lucky and complete new year.
Avoid disputes and conflicts
To bring more luck and wealth in the new year, before and after New Year's Eve, avoid arguments, quarrels, or scolding children. Harsh words not only hurt the harmony but also drive away fortune, bringing misfortune to the household.
Settle all debts from the previous year
According to experts in feng shui and spirituality, if debts from the previous year remain unpaid, the new year may suffer from financial shortages and lack of prosperity.
2. Things to do on New Year's Eve
Perform the New Year's Eve ritual
The New Year's Eve ritual is conducted at midnight on the 1st day of the lunar new year. At this precise time, homeowners perform rituals to pray for a peaceful new year by burning incense on the outdoor altar, reciting outdoor New Year's Eve prayers, then continuing indoors to burn incense for the ancestral altar and recite indoor New Year's Eve prayers for a year of luck.
Open all doors in the house
According to Feng Shui beliefs, at the moment of welcoming the new year, homeowners should open all doors in the house, from windows to entrances, to drive out negative energies and welcome in good luck and blessings.
Place broom outside at the stroke of midnight
Placing a broom outside at the stroke of midnight not only helps to sweep away bad luck and negative energies from the house.
Wear brightly colored new clothes
On New Year's Eve, while awaiting the arrival of the new year, it is advisable to wear brightly colored new clothes, preferably red as it symbolizes luck, goodness, wealth, and prosperity.
Always keep money in your pocket
During the transition between the old and new year, it's advisable to carry some cash with you, symbolizing the continuous flow of money throughout the year. Also, ensure that your bank account always has funds.
Develop a detailed plan for the new year
To have a fulfilling new year, it's best to create a detailed plan for yourself regarding the things you want to accomplish in the year. There's a belief that wishes written down have a 75% chance of coming true.
Think positively and be cheerful
To welcome the new year with positivity and goodness, it's essential to think positively and be cheerful. If there are any sorrows, temporarily let them settle down.
Here are some things to do on New Year's Eve to bring luck for the whole year ahead. Wishing you a prosperous and fulfilling new year!
