Lunar New Year has long been considered an important moment, where every action and word is "opening up luck" for the new year. Although modern science does not place much emphasis on spiritual factors, many studies on family psychology show that maintaining positive habits at the beginning of the year has a clear impact on the spirit and relationships between family members. However, there are 3 Tet taboos that many families still unintentionally make.
The first thing is arguing, scolding or saying negative words on the first day of the year. According to family psychologists, the tense atmosphere during Tet days easily leaves a long emotional mark, especially for young children. New Year's reproaches not only lose the atmosphere of reunion but also make family members start the new year with a heavy, anxious feeling instead of joy and hope.
The second taboo is to neglect cleaning and arranging the house after Tet with the mentality of "leaving the beginning of the year for good luck". In fact, many reputable health and life websites such as Psychology Today or Verywell Mind point out that prolonged messy living space easily increases stress, reduces concentration and affects mood. Keeping the house tidy and clean in the first days of the year helps maintain a sense of proactiveness and positivity for the whole family.
The third thing few people pay attention to is overspending or comparing, showing off during Tet. Financial pressure after Tet is a common cause of marital conflict and family tension. Studies from the American Psychological Association show that financial stress is one of the factors that strongly affects family happiness, especially after major holidays.
Keeping Tet light does not lie in rigid taboos, but in the way each family chooses a positive attitude in life, respects each other's emotions and starts the new year with peace. That is the most sustainable "feng shui" for a complete year.
