How can the Chinese New Year be without red lanterns? Every Chinese New Year, every household will hang up red lanterns symbolizing festive reunion. However, everyone should pay special attention when choosing lanterns, don’t choose unsuitable lanterns, and don’t hang lanterns randomly.
Pay attention to 1: Even-numbered lanterns
As the saying goes, good things come in pairs, and everyone should hang an even number of lanterns when they hang lanterns.
Pay attention to 2: Hang on the south, not on the north
When you hang lanterns, you can choose to hang them in the south, east, or west, but it is best not to hang them in the north. Because the lantern hanging in the north has an unlucky meaning.
Pay attention to 3: Red Lanterns
Generally, the lanterns are red, and the red color of the lanterns is the color of cinnabar, which can ward off evil spirits.
Pay attention to 4: Do not hang at the front door
Lanterns are best to hang on both sides of the door. If the lantern is hung in the center of the door, it is equivalent to blocking the air vent, which is not conducive to the flow of wealth into the house and also prevents the exhaust of evil spirits.
Pay attention to 5: Symmetry
When hanging lanterns, better to hang them symmetrically, in both height and distance.
The above taboos and attention to hanging lanterns are purely for reference and do not be too superstitious.
