Intro/History
Why do they avoid certain numbers, words, or objects?
Certain numbers, words, or objects symbolize bad luck/disrespect..
Red candle rituals are used for?
They are used for love, power, or protection.
What is a New Year Omen?
What you do on New Year’s Day, like how you eat, speak, and behaves influences the year ahead.
When you pray too much, what does this action attract?
Too much praise can attract harm.
Wearing a green hat can signify what?
Someone's spouse is having an affair.
Fill in the blank:
Chinese taboos are a social expression of _________ of something that’s believed to be harmful
Disapproval.
Red candles represent ______?
Red candles represent prosperity and ward off negative energy.
According to New Year's Omens, what can you do to bring yourself bad luck?
Breaking items, crying, and using sharp tools are believed to bring bad luck.
Modesty is used as ____?
Modesty is used as protection
The number 4 sounds like death in Chinese.
Where did Chinese taboos originate from?
The Zhou Dynasty.
If the candle goes out unintentionally, it is seen as?
Letting a candle go out unintentionally is seen as a bad omen.
What can you do to bring yourself good luck according to New Year Omens?
New Year's omens, like eating certain foods or following certain actions, are meant to make the year go well.
Praise taboos warn that too much complimenting can bring _______?
Praise taboos warn that too much complimenting can bring jealousy or bad luck.
What words cannot be spoken on the first day of the Chinese New Year?
Words like break, spoil, or die cannot be spoken on the first day of the Chinese New Year