Chinese New Year Taboos: video blog

Chinese New Year Taboos: video blog. 1. Avoid Negative Words: First and foremost, during Chinese New Year, the use of negative words is a big no-no. Words associated with death, pain, or loss are strictly avoided as it's believed that what you say can influence your luck for the coming year. Instead, conversations are filled with positive, uplifting language to set a tone of prosperity and happiness.