May the stars favor you ...

Life is made up of cycles, even nature through the seasons marks the beginning and the end, whether of a harvest or a birth. As part of this process, today January 31, 2014, the Chinese culture celebrates one of its most important festivities: the Chinese New Year, this time the year of Woodhorse.

One of the central concepts of this celebration is the good luck. According to a survey conducted by the company Consulta Mitofsky, 38% of Mexicans believe in luck (good t bad), as well as that this can be caused.

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May the stars favor you ...

Unlike the West, governed by the Gregorian calendar, China and other Asian countries use the lunar calendar, which causes the first day of each year to always change. However, what to do to make the luck Is this in your favor? We give you some suggestions with information of the portall CNN Mexico.

1. The indicated moment. The festivities of the Lunar New Year begin on the first day of the month and continue until the 15th, when there is a full moon.

2. Beware of cleaning. The first day of the Lunar New Year you do not bathe, you do not wash clothes or clean. You also do not take out the trash, since it is said that doing it takes away your luck and prosperity.

3. Encourage good relationships. You meet with the family (especially with the in-laws) on the second day, which is considered the beginning of the year.

4. Be careful with the visits. On the third day, visiting friends and family is frowned upon, because it is a day prone to arguments.

5. Fireworks. Legend has it that the monster Nian, half dragon and half lion, comes out of hiding and attacks people (especially children) in the Lunar New Year. To avoid this, its weak point is attacked: ears

6. Clothing colors . Red is associated with luck and prosperity, but it is mainly used for protective purposes. In addition to being scared by loud noises, Nian is frightened by the color red, which explains the abundance of red you see in the decorations of the Lunar New Year.

7. Sweet pleasure. The food It is central in all Chinese festivals, but sugary snacks are especially important during the Lunar New Year, because they sweeten the outlook for next year.

It is said that the luck It does not exist, that each one through work and effort builds our future. However, there is nothing wrong with trying and celebrating the Chinese New Year . Beware!