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The 15 Days
Written by Jennifer The first day of the Chinese New Year involves welcoming the gods of
the heaven and Earth. Many people don’t eat meat on the first day of
the Chinese New Year. If they didn’t it is said that they will have a
long and happy life. The second day is used for praying to their
ancestors and their gods. On the second day they are nice to their dogs
because it is believed it is the birth of all dogs. The third and the
forth day is for all of the sons-in-law honor their parents-in-law. The
fifth is called Po Woo day. They just stay home and welcome the god of
wealth. They believe that visiting family and friends is bad luck on
this day. From the sixth day through the tenth day, they visit the
temples to pray for good fortune and good health. They also visit
relatives during days 6-10. On the seventh day farmers display their
produce. They make seven different vegetables for the occasion. It is
also the day of the birth of humans. They eat long noodles to symbolize
longevity and raw fish for success. On day eight, they have another
family reunion dinner, and together they pray (at midnight.) During the
ninth day they make offerings to Jade Emperor. Days ten, eleven, and
twelve are dedicated to families and friends getting together and
eating very expensive foods. On the 13th day, they eat simple rice
congee and mustard greens to clean the system. Preparations are made
for the lamp festival on the 14th day. Finally on the 15th day the lamp
festival is held. |