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Chinese Festival in February 2008

On Lunar New Year`s Eve. the practice includes pasting New Year`s couplets on doorframes and New Year`s pictures on doors or walls. offering sacrifices to ancestors. having a family reunion dinner. staying up to see the old year out and usher in the new. and giving children gifts of money. 内容来自dedecms

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The first day of the Lunar New Year is ``the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and earth.``Many people abstain from meat on the first day of the new year because it is believed that this will ensure long and happy lives for them. 织梦内容管理系统

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On the second day. the Chinese pray to their ancestors as well as to all the gods. They are extra kind to dogs and feed them well as it is believed that the second day is the birthday of all dogs.

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The third and fourth days are for the sons-in-laws to pay respect to their parents-in-law. 织梦内容管理系统

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The fifth day is called Po Woo. On that day people stay home to welcome the God of Wealth. No one visits families and friends on the fifth day because it will bring both parties bad luck.

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On the sixth to the 10th day. the Chinese visit their relatives and friends freely. They also visit the temples to pray for good fortune and health.

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The seventh day is the day for farmers to display their produce. These farmers make a drink from seven types of vegetables to celebrate the occasion. The seventh day is also considered the birthday of human beings. Noodles are eaten to promote longevity and raw fish for success. 内容来自dedecms

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On the eighth day the Fujian people have another family reunion dinner. and at midnight they pray to Tian Gong. the God of Heaven. 内容来自dedecms


The ninth day is to make offerings to the Jade Emperor. dedecms.com

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The 10th through the 12th are days that friends and relatives should be invited for dinner. After so much rich food. on the 13th day you should have simple rice congee and mustard greens (choi sum) to cleanse the system.

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The 14th day should be for preparations to celebrate the Lantern Festival which is to be held on the 15th night.

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