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Chinese New Year<\/a> is coming up; and with all other holidays, comes with its fair share of traditions<\/a> too. It is a time to get together with family and embrace the year to come in high spirits. However, most of us will agree there is always that one auntie (and if not one, several), that will be highly superstitious around this time of year.<\/p>

Although many of the myths, superstitions and taboos<\/a> relatives share with you don\u2019t seem widespread, there may be some truth to them. We\u2019ve compiled a list of superstitions you\u2019re sure to hear around the dinner table to keep you up-to-date and myth-busting.<\/a><\/p>

Although not all of these are taken literally anymore, for those extra-superstitious<\/a> guests, they\u2019re certainly worth keeping in mind in case you want to err on the side of caution.<\/p>

Shelina Assomull<\/em><\/p>

Photos: Unplash\/Pixabay<\/em><\/p>

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