Lunar New Year: What to Do (and Not Do) and How First Aid Skills Keep the Celebration Safe

by Marketing Team

Lunar New Year is a time for fresh beginnings, family gatherings, festive meals, and joyful traditions. Homes are cleaned, red decorations go up, fireworks light the sky, and tables fill with symbolic dishes meant to bring luck, health, and prosperity for the year ahead.

 

But with all the excitement comes a familiar reality: busy kitchens, crowded homes, travel, fireworks, and long celebration days can also mean a higher risk of accidents and medical emergencies. The good news? A little awareness—and solid first aid skills—can help keep your celebrations safe, smooth, and stress-free.

 

Let’s look at some common Lunar New Year do’s and don’ts, and how first aid training fits right in.

 

DO: Gather, Feast, and Celebrate Safely

1. Do enjoy big family meals

From dumplings and spring rolls to hot pots and whole fish, Lunar New Year meals are a highlight. But busy kitchens and packed dining tables also mean higher chances of:

 

  • Burns from hot oil, steam, or soup
  • Cuts from knives and food prep tools
  • Choking, especially for kids and seniors

First aid skill that helps:
Knowing how to treat minor burns, control bleeding, and respond to choking can turn a scary moment into a calm, controlled situation.

2. Do decorate and clean your home

Cleaning before the New Year is a tradition meant to sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune. That often means:

  • Climbing ladders
  • Lifting heavy boxes
  • Using cleaning chemicals

First aid skill that helps:
Basic injury care for falls, strains, and minor chemical exposures can make sure a pre-holiday cleanup doesn’t become an ER visit.

3. Do travel to see loved ones

Whether it’s a road trip or a flight, Lunar New Year is one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

First aid skill that helps:
Knowing what to do in case of a car accident, sudden illness, or injury while traveling gives you confidence—and can make a critical difference while waiting for emergency services.

DON’T: Ignore Common Holiday Risks

1. Don’t underestimate fireworks and sparklers

Fireworks are beautiful, but they’re also a common cause of:

  • Burns
  • Eye injuries
  • Hand injuries

First aid skill that helps:
Immediate and correct burn care can reduce complications and speed up recovery—especially when seconds matter.

2. Don’t brush off “minor” injuries

A small cut, a quick slip, or a mild burn might not seem like a big deal in the middle of a celebration—but ignoring injuries can lead to infections or bigger problems later.

First aid skill that helps:
Knowing how to properly clean, dress, and monitor wounds helps prevent small issues from becoming big ones.

3. Don’t assume “someone else will know what to do”

In emergencies, people often freeze or look around for help—only to realize no one feels confident stepping in.

First aid skill that helps:
Training gives you the confidence to act, take control of the situation, and help until professional help arrives.

A New Year’s Resolution That Actually Saves Lives

Lunar New Year is all about health, prosperity, and taking care of the people you love. One of the most practical ways to honor that? Make first aid training part of your new year plans.

Whether you’re:

  • Hosting big family dinners
  • Traveling with kids or aging parents
  • Managing events, workplaces, or community gatherings

First aid skills don’t just bring peace of mind—they bring real-world readiness.

Celebrate Smart, Celebrate Safe

 

Enjoy the food. Enjoy the traditions. Enjoy the time with family and friends. Just make sure you’re prepared for the unexpected, too. Because the best kind of good fortune this Lunar New Year?


It’s everyone getting home safe and healthy.

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