1. Buy new clothes that are bright in colour As we usher in a new year, it’s tradition to buy bright new clothes to get good blessings and ward off evil. Plus, according to Lifestyle Asia, this CNY marks the Year of the Water Tiger. It is said that the lucky colours for CNY this year are cerulean blue, fiery red, mint green, and imperial yellow.
2. Stay up late on CNY eveThis custom is known as ‘shou sui‘ (??), which translates to keeping watch over the year. Besides that, it is also believed that staying up late brings longevity to your parents.
3. Clean your house and clear out your clutter before the new yearWhile the tradition is known as ‘sao nian‘ (??), which means sweeping the floor, the significance extends beyond that. It can also be scrubbing windows, dusting furniture, discarding broken and unwanted items, as well as finishing home projects and renovation. All of these are said to help get rid of bad luck from the past year.