Why can’t we throw things in the twelfth lunar month? What should I do if I drop something?

Why can’t we throw things in the twelfth lunar month? What should I do if I drop something?
Every December when the Chinese New Year is approaching, the elders in the family always warn the children to try not to be naughty and not to break things during the recent period. Do you know what the meaning of this saying is? The twelfth month of the lunar calendar in 2018 is the end of the year and it is the coldest time of winter. As the proverb says: It is cold to speak so harshly. Follow Mr. Shui Mo's website and we will accompany you through the cold winter.

Why can’t we throw things during the twelfth lunar month?

In fact, this is just an unlucky saying, because breaking things in the twelfth lunar month means that something unlucky may happen in the family in the coming year, so many people try not to break things in the twelfth lunar month.

What should I do if something breaks in the twelfth lunar month?

Try not to break things in the twelfth lunar month. If you break something accidentally, you can say "May you be safe every year" to ask for a good omen. After all, some people specifically smash dishes and chopsticks on New Year's Eve, saying "May you be safe every year" to ask for an auspicious start to the coming year.

Things to do in December

23rd, sticky sugar melon 24th, sweep the house 25th, grind tofu 26th, go cut meat (stew meat) 27th, kill the rooster (kill the chicken in the kitchen) 28th, let the dough rise 29th, steam the buns 30th night stay up all night

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