Why washing your hair will bring you bad luck for the lunar new year

Lunar new year: Why, as a Chinese woman, I believe washing your hair and sweeping is bad luck today - FIRST PERSON: As the Year of the Fire Horse thunders in, according to Chinese custom, there are ...
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6 things to avoid on Chinese New Year or risk bad luck in the Year of the Fire Horse

Chinese New Year 2026 begins Feb. 17, marking the year of the Fire Horse - but there are many superstitions about things you ...

Don’t wash your hair today unless you want bad luck – and 7 other taboos you should avoid on Chinese New Year

TODAY marks the start of the Lunar New Year, and if you want to have a lucky 12 months, there are some common actions to ...

Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.