In every culture there are superstitions that some people decide to believe and go by. The Chinese have many superstitions that they stick by and are very strict about. The Chinese New Year is full of superstitions. On New Years Eve all of the homes have to be cleaned very well. After the home is cleaned then all of the utensils used to clean the house such as brooms, dusters, cleaning supplies, and any other items used to clean have to be put away and not touched until after New Years Day. If they are touched during New Years Day the Chinese Cultures fears that their good fortune will be swept away. When the New Year has passed then the homes floors need to be swept again.
Another superstition that the Chinese culture has is that any debt that a person owes has to be paid by the New Year – this is also the saying from tarot card readings. It is not allowed to lend anything on New Years Day, or the person who gave the money will be giving it all year long for others to borrow.
Chinese also believe that if you shed tears on New Years Eve or Day that you will be crying all year round. Children are not punished if they cry on this day, but they still believe that they will cry all year as well.
As said above every culture has many superstitions, but Chinese has by far the most. They are strict with their customs and stick true to their belief system.