What colors should not be worn during Zhongyuan Festival
During Zhongyuan Festival, it is not advisable to wear red, white, or pure black clothes.Because Zhongyuan Festival is also known as the "Ghost Festival," wearing these three colors on this day is very unlucky.
In the folk tradition, ghosts usually wear these three colors, so wearing them during Zhongyuan Festival can have bad implications and may attract unclean things.
During Zhongyuan Festival, it's best not to wear a single color all over, nor should you wear long coats or long skirts, otherwise, you might be mistaken for one of "them." In addition, it's best to carry some jade or metal amulets with you, especially when going out.
【The Significance of Colors】
1. White: Everyone knows that the feature of ghosts is wearing white robes, so wearing white on Zhongyuan Festival may lead ghosts to mistake you for their companions. Moreover, white clothing resembles mourning attire, which is not lucky on this festival.
2. Black: Black clothes tend to absorb yin energy, and Zhongyuan Festival is the time when yin energy is strongest. Wearing large amounts of black clothing may increase fear and anxiety, and could even cause poor luck or illness.
3. Red: If wearing white attracts ordinary ghosts, then red might attract fierce ghosts or even bring the attention of ghost officials. Because only fierce ghosts wear red robes, so red is definitely not allowed to be worn during Zhongyuan Festival.
【The Significance of Styles】
1. Long Robes: Ghosts usually wear long robes, so during Zhongyuan Festival, it's best not to wear dresses or long shirts, especially at night. If you wear a dress, you should bring a jacket and put it on when going out.
2. Hanfu: Many people now like to wear Hanfu when going out, but it's best not to do so during Zhongyuan Festival. Because many of the souls that return to the world are from the past, they might feel comfortable seeing traditional costumes, and thus may follow you, even thinking you are one of them.
3. Patterns: In addition to styles, you should also avoid wearing clothes with unlucky patterns during Zhongyuan Festival, such as skull heads or ghost faces. These clothes may look cool in normal times, but wearing them on this special festival might bring you bad luck.
What activities should not be done on Zhongyuan Festival according to the Chinese calendar
1. It is not advisable to get married during Zhongyuan Festival, because it is not lucky and may offend ancestors.2. It is not advisable to move house during Zhongyuan Festival, because it is a festival when ghosts are active. Moving into an empty house on this day may harm your own luck.
3. It is not advisable to renovate or start construction during Zhongyuan Festival, because ghosts may gather around the construction site, leading to accidents.
4. It is not advisable to start work or open a business during Zhongyuan Festival, similar to marriage, due to its unluckiness.
5. It is not advisable to cut hair during Zhongyuan Festival, because people used to believe that only those who were buried would cut their hair. Therefore, cutting hair during Zhongyuan Festival may attract the attention of ghosts.
6. It is not advisable to do things that may cause resentment, such as getting involved in lawsuits, collecting debts, or causing trouble for others. If you accumulate too much resentment, you may be more likely to be followed by ghosts on this day.
