She explained that there is a Chinese ritual where you don't clean your house or do laundry on New Year's Day. People believe that if you do clean on Jan. 1, you end up sweeping away all of the good luck that's stored away in your home for that coming year, so you wait until Jan. 2 to complete your household chores like laundry, dishes and tidying up instead. That way, good vibes and good fortune will be with you all 365 days of the year.Even though I was excited to finally start a tradition of my own, I was a little nervous that I wouldn't be able to follow through with it. For most people, not cleaning one day would be a piece of cake, but for me, it's a little difficult. You see, I'm kind of a neat freak. I love keeping my home clean and tidy. I get annoyed when dishes are left in the sink. I never let laundry pile up. I vacuum at least once a day, and if I notice something is out of place, I have to fix it right away. Related: Closing Our Eyes While Opening Our Hearts—30 Transformative New Year's Prayers
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? SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox ?So, the idea of just letting dust bunnies be was easier said than done. In fact, I caught myself almost accidentally breaking the New Year's tradition a couple of times the first year I did it. Thankfully, though, I kept myself from doing so, and this year will actually be my 12th year taking part in this custom.With each passing year, it's gotten easier and easier for me to loosen up and not care if, on Jan. 1, my place looks a little messy, if there are a couple of coffee cups that need to be washed or if I trek some dirt inside after I come in from a walk.
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And even though I don't know if taking part in the tradition has helped me be "luckier" than I would have been if I didn't do it, I'm glad I've stuck with it. After all, it's helped me focus less on looks and appearances and more so on relaxing, being in the moment and celebrating the New Year.Related: 60 New Year's Resolution Ideas for 2026
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So, if you're looking for a New Year tradition to try out, consider this one! Even if you don't believe in superstitions, it'll at least give you an excuse to sit back and not do any cleaning on that day. That alone is a win-win!
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