Chinese New Year

During the annual worship, in addition to our ancestors, the gods also deserve our respect. In Taiwan's traditional beliefs, gods protect the home and family. During the New Year, people prepare offerings, burn incense and pray to thank the gods for their protection throughout the year and pray for continued peace and prosperity in the future. It is also a way to respect and remember ancestors.

Hanging lanterns during Chinese New Year is an indispensable ritual during Taiwan’s New Year! The red lanterns symbolize joy and reunion, lighting up the warmth of every household. This year, don’t forget to hang up lanterns to add more auspiciousness and blessings to the New Year, and let the strong New Year atmosphere fill every corner!

The Lunar New Year is approaching, and many people are concerned about whether it is suitable to get a haircut during the New Year. Traditional beliefs hold that cutting hair in the first month of the lunar calendar is unlucky and may affect your uncle’s fortune. However, this is only a folk custom and has no scientific basis. If you don’t mind, there’s nothing wrong with getting a refreshing haircut to welcome the New Year!

Wear red during the Lunar New Year for good luck! Wearing red on New Year's Eve symbolizes warding off evil and welcoming good luck in the new year. On the first day of the new year, you can wear bright red clothes, pay New Year's greetings and pray for good luck, so that you can have a prosperous and joyful new year!

Whether to visit graves during the Chinese New Year has always been a hotly debated topic. Traditionally, the time before New Year’s Eve is an auspicious time to visit the graves of ancestors, but in modern society, life is busy and if time permits, it is fine to express respect for the deceased during the New Year period. It is important to maintain respect for your ancestors and to be together as a family.

When it comes to Lunar New Year attire, black has always been controversial. In traditional concepts, black is associated with funerals, but times have changed and fashion trends have become more diverse. In fact, as long as you match it properly, avoid all-black suits, and incorporate festive accessories, black can also be worn to show texture and taste, showing your unique style and having a happy new year!