Today, August 3, 2016, is the start of what Chinese call, “Ghost Month”. Hell is true in Chinese culture and they believe that it opens up to let the spirits visit the living every 15th day of the 7th lunar month (Ghost Day).
It is believed that we should avoid several things until August 3, 2016. The top 10 things to avoid are:
It is believed that we should avoid several things until August 3, 2016. The top 10 things to avoid are:
- Don't start new projects particularly construction as it is believed that the noise will attract spirits.
- Do not go swimming particularly at night, as it is believed that evil drowned spirits will kill so that they may be reborn.
3. Do not go walking in the streets at night. (So hold off the night jogging for this month!)
4. Do not enter into contracts including the contract of marriage (so that usually booked venue you’ve been eyeing might likely be free till the 31st!).
5. New contracts also pertain to business so it’s best to move closure of business deals till September.
6. Do not wear red as it is believed the color attracts ghosts.
7. Do not hang your laundry and clothes outside when it is night time.
8. Avoid making noise outside your homes, especially singing or even whistling! So make sure to have your videoke sessions by sunset! Hehe!
9. Avoid staying by the walls as it is believed spirits are love hanging out by the walls like wallpaper.
10. We have no control over one’s due date! So if you happen to have your birthday on a ghost month, it is advised you celebrate over lunch as night birthday parties are also said to be avoided.
Any other tips so we can all have a safe ghost month? Do share! :)