How can the Chinese New Year be complete without red lanterns? Whenever the Lunar New Year comes, 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.
Tip 1: Even-numbered lanterns
As the saying goes, good things come in pairs. When hanging lanterns, everyone should hang an even number of lanterns.
Tip 2: Stick to the South, not the North
When hanging lanterns, you can choose to hang them on the south, east or west, but it is best not to hang them on the north. Because hanging lanterns in the north has an unlucky meaning.
Attention 3: Red lantern
Generally, lanterns are red, and the red color of lanterns is the color of cinnabar, which can ward off evil spirits.
Tip 4: Don’t hang it at the front door
It is best to hang lanterns on both sides of the door. If you hang a lantern in the center of the door, it will block the air vent, which will not help the flow of wealth into the house, and also block the discharge of evil spirits.
Tip 5: Symmetry
When hanging lanterns, it is best to hang them symmetrically, with moderate height and distance.
The above taboos and tips on hanging lanterns are purely for reference, please do not be too superstitious.
