A More Adventurous Way to Celebrate New Year through Chinese Rituals

Out with the old and in with the new -- this best sums up the real philosophy behind local beliefs on Chinese New Year. It's a much anticipated celebration and though the Chinese calendar for the evolving year doesn't match the popular dates, the world continues to celebrate with the Chinese, anyway. You'll love the extravagant firework displays and fun dragon presentation. Yet, do you know that these are actually exceptional measures of expelling the evil spirits? China is well-known for its eccentric practices, but these help bring out positive vibes for a peaceful New Year.

The imminent year brings in a renewed promise of confidence so soon that as the clock hits 12 midnight, people try to start a better life. Paying debts and not lending earnings to anyone, even to closest companions, are ways to kick off a good year. If these are not carried out and the person gets buried in debt at the start, then the experience of having debts would extend all year long. There should also be reasons to be delighted because if you mourn and cry, there's bound to be woe in the future. A red dress should also be worn, since it's a symbol of a flourishing path ahead. But, weirdly enough, it is not advisable to wash your hair even with a good shampoo, because Chinese locals believe it will grab luck away from you. It's not just a new year but an engaging year when you have all these Chinese influences and customs as your guide for celebration.