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Originally Posted by singleman

Have seen an article talk about "10 taboos to avoid during the 7th month Ghost Festival". Whether u believe or not is up to individual. just sharing.



3. Don’t cut your hair at night

This custom used to be more applicable in the past when electricity was absent. You can imagine that a haircut can be quite dangerous if done in the dark.

To avoid ghosts from causing any accidents, haircuts are generally discouraged once night falls.

NEVER HEARD OF THIS, BUT TRUE IN DAYS WHEN THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY

4. Don’t leave your clothes out to dry overnight

They say that ghosts will “try on” the clothes and infiltrate your homes when you bring the clothes in.

HEARD OF THIS, BUT DONO HOW TRUE.

5. Don’t keep long hair, especially if it covers your forehead.

THE LONG HAIR COVER YOUR BRIGHT ENERGY

It is believed that a human’s yang energy is focused on the forehead. If you cover your forehead with your hair, your yang will decrease and the probability that you will meet spirits will be higher.

Keep your forehead as bare as possible so the light from your forehead can shine bright and ward off the spirits.

7. Do not take pictures in the evening

Unless you want to see something spooky photobomb your selfies.

NOT NECESSARY 7TH MONTH, PLACE THAT ARE YIN IN NATURE MAY HAVE 'SPECIAL EFFECTS' ON PHOTO... IF YOU ARE 'LUCKY' ENOUGH

8. Avoid getting engaged or married in the 7th month

Other than the fact that 7th month is regarded to be inauspicious, it probably would be quite spooky if “extra guests” turned up for your wedding.

UNLESS INSTRUCTED FOR REASONS, PEOPLE SELDOM MARRY IN THIS MONTH

9. Avoid swimming

You may have heard of horror stories when experienced swimmers get their legs “pulled” by an unknown presence underwater… and breaking free only at the last minute!

WATER GHOST LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE ITS PLACE. NOT NECESSARY DURING 7TH MONTH

Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, well, we think it is still better to be safe than sorry.

10. And of course, don’t stay out late

Ghosts are at their strongest at night, as the yin energy from the moon increases their power.

GHOST ARE YIN IN NATURE, SO IT IS THEIR 'ACTIVE TIME' LIKE WE HUMANS WORK IN THE DAY, SLEEP AT NIGHT

Avoid going out late at night as they may just follow you home and “disturb” you while you are out!

Answered in red.