When the Chinese New Year comes, every household will hang up red lanterns at the door. The red lanterns hanging high imply that people's lives are prosperous, and they also symbolize celebrating the New Year and welcoming blessings. However, lanterns cannot be hung casually, and there are some precautions!

First, hang up new ones rather than old ones: You must know that old lanterns have a lot of the atmosphere of the old year left on them. Hanging up old lanterns will delay the arrival of good luck at home. Therefore, when hanging lanterns during the New Year, you must hang new lanterns.

Second, hang even numbers instead of single ones: Generally speaking, odd-numbered lanterns will only be hung when someone in the family dies. In such a festive atmosphere during the New Year, it is of course inappropriate to hang odd-numbered lanterns. Lanterns with an even number are very auspicious. They represent "double happiness" and "good things come in pairs", so they are very suitable to be hung during the Chinese New Year.

Third, hang it high rather than low: As the saying goes, "Hang the red lantern high." When hanging a lantern, it is best to hang it higher. This means that you will rise step by step and have good luck. There are more and more blessings in the family, and the family fortune is prosperous.

Fourth, hang it in the south instead of the north: The five elements of lanterns belong to fire, while the five elements in the north belong to water, so it is best not to hang lanterns in the north of your home to avoid incompatibility between water and fire. The five elements in the south belong to fire, so they are very suitable for hanging lanterns, which can replenish yang energy at home.

Fifth, it must be symmetrical: Whether you hang lanterns at the door or on the balcony, you must pay attention to the height and distance of the lanterns. Otherwise, the feng shui of the home will be unbalanced and detrimental to family luck. Besides, if the lanterns are hung asymmetrically, they will not look good.