Here’s a fact that will blow your mind: On Chinese New Year’s Day, do not sweep the floor. I know, your mom is twitching just reading that. But tradition says you’ll sweep away all your good luck and money. It’s like vacuuming up your future inheritance.
If you must clean, do it before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. And after that? Let the crumbs rot. If a guest drops soy sauce on your carpet, just scream “Luck!” and leave it. Your ancestors will thank you.
Chinese New Year What Not To Do - NEWYEAR BHJK
Even worse: if someone sweeps toward you, you’re basically catching their bad luck in a net. Jump out of the way. Consider it extreme dodgeball for prosperity.
