Each culture celebrating the Lunar New Year has traditions passed ... year itself to get rid of any bad luck that came with the past year and make way for good fortune and prosperity into the ...

The Chinese New Year, marking the beginning of the lunar calendar, is celebrated worldwide with traditions promoting good luck and avoid bad fortune. Key practices include thorough cleaning before ...

But here are a few of the ways people make sure their new year is filled with luck ... can cleanse away any good fortunes for the upcoming year, according to Chinese superstition.

But for many, the real work of securing a prosperous new year begins tomorrow, with rituals rooted in superstition ... is considered bad luck, as it’s thought to sweep away good fortune.

Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes. If you say something hopeful, knock on wood to "seal the deal" and keep good fortune on your side.

examined the nation’s thoughts on what they believe brings them the most luck, with 22% still thinking that bird poo brings good fortune. Superstitions to swerve bad luck were also explored ...

Eat grapes, wear polka dots and carry an empty suitcase on New Year’s Eve if you want to achieve good luck and fortune in 2025. At least that’s according to some long-standing superstitions.