Tips to attract 'luck' in your home this Christmas

Poinsettias, with their bright red leaves, signify auspicious energy and happiness, according to a feng shui expert

MANILA Christmas is a good time to attract prosperity into our homes, a feng shui practitioner said.

In a media event held Monday, Hanz Cua said some feng shui principles are applicable to holiday practices such as putting up Christmas trees and bright lights.

For one, he said trees generally symbolize abundance in feng shui, while the green color denotes wealth.

To attract more luck and abundance, Cua suggested putting up a Christmas tree that is at least higher than the tallest person in your home. The tree should be decorated as generously as possible with anything from Christmas balls to sparkly lights.

Cua discouraged placing faux gifts or beautifully wrapped boxes that are empty under the Christmas tree. He said hollow containers such as these symbolize zero abundance in feng shui and may counter the trees good luck.

To be on the safe side, only place real gifts that have something inside them, he said.

As for Christmas balls, Cua said it is best to use colors that represent the elements: fire (red, yellow, orange or pink), water (blue or purple), metal (gold or silver) and wood (green). Crystals and stones should also be added to represent the earth element and augment luck, he said.

Bright lights are also effective in attracting positive energy, said Cua. He encouraged hanging parols or Christmas lanterns on the windows or in front of the main door of the house.

Meanwhile, Cua said poinsettias, with their bright red leaves, signify auspicious energy and happiness.

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