One tradition involves not cleaning for a couple of days after the New Year to let good luck accumulate. In Thailand, wearing a penis amulet called Plapaladkhik is believed to bring luck, with different designs but all resembling little car penises.
What's the deal with knocking on wood? It's an action one takes to ensure good luck. Which doesn't exist. Yet we do it. Humans are funny that way.
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