What should be avoided during the 12th lunar month?

Although the taboos in the 12th lunar month may seem superstitious, they also reflect the people's expectations and prayers for blessings in the new year, as well as their respect for and inheritance of traditional culture.

In traditional culture, the twelfth lunar month is the last month of the lunar year, carrying the significant meaning of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. During this month, every household immerses themselves in the joy of preparing for Tet (Lunar New Year), while also adhering to many traditional customs and taboos.

Do not ask to borrow money during the 12th lunar month.

Borrowing money or getting into debt during the 12th lunar month is considered unlucky. The end of the year is a crucial time for shopping for Tet (Lunar New Year) and preparing for the new year. Everyone needs money at this time.

Furthermore, in Vietnamese culture, money symbolizes wealth and good fortune. Borrowing money at the end of the year signifies the outflow of wealth, which could negatively impact one's finances and luck in the new year.

Therefore, at the end of the year, pay off all your debts and never borrow money you shouldn't.

During these days of reunion and celebration, no one owes anyone anything; only clarity between people can lead to a good year.

The 12th lunar month is a time for no arguments.

The twelfth lunar month is a time for offerings and prayers for blessings, and the first day of the twelfth lunar month marks the beginning of the year-end rituals.

Ancient people believed that this month was the time when deities descended to earth; the gods were always present and were objects of worship for everyone.

For this reason, sacrifice and prayer are necessary. A quarrel will offend the gods and cause a person's good fortune to disappear for a year.

Furthermore, there's a folk proverb that says "arguing brings bad luck" on the first day of the twelfth lunar month, meaning that if a husband and wife argue on this day, it's very likely to lead to arguments throughout the year. For this reason, people avoid arguing on this day.

When faced with any conflict, try to be less blame-oriented, more tolerant, and more generous everywhere. When encountering difficulties, try to complain less, be more caring, and always remain calm.

Avoid traveling during the 12th lunar month.

It is believed that moving or relocating during this month can cause spirits to stray and return to their old home, affecting good fortune for the year.

Traditionally, many people believe that moving house in the 12th lunar month will bring bad luck for the year, so many avoid major activities such as moving or groundbreaking ceremonies during this month.

Do not build a house during the 12th month of the lunar calendar.

Renovating or building a house has always been a major life event, requiring special care.

For major undertakings like laying the foundation for a house or other large construction projects, people rarely start in the twelfth lunar month because this is when everyone is busy cleaning up to welcome the new year. If construction begins at this time, they will neither have a decent place to live nor be able to complete the project in the new year.

Avoid using foul language during the 12th lunar month.

During the month of ancestral worship, all the gods are present at home, and the most taboo thing is to say unlucky words.

Saying something unlucky not only spoils the festive atmosphere of Tet but also makes the new year less auspicious. It could even become a prophecy and influence your destiny for the next few years.

T. Linh (According to Aboluowang)

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