Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Lucky day inquiry - What are the taboos for getting a haircut in the first month?

What are the taboos for getting a haircut in the first month?

You can't get a haircut from January to February, and you can't get a haircut from the first day of the first month to the first day of February. However, when the first month passes and the dragon looks up on February 2, you can get a haircut. It is a popular saying that if you don't shave your head in the first month, your uncle will die. It is related to the tonsure order issued by the Qing court 1644. When the Qing army entered the customs, it forced China people to shave their heads and braid their hair.

Is it really unlucky to get a haircut in the first month? What are the concerns and taboos? During the Chinese New Year, you can't take a bath for a few days, so as not to wash away your fortune and good luck. The days are over, so you can wash your hair and take a bath. Therefore, there is also a saying that it is unlucky to get a haircut in the first month. In order to avoid unlucky things, people will try to avoid getting a haircut in the first month.