The Chinese New YearThe Chinese New Year

This year is the This year is the Year of the PigYear of the Pig

By Sally BarkerBy Sally Barker

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Day one Day one

The first day of the Lunar New Year is "the The first day of the Lunar New Year is "the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and welcoming of the gods of the heavens and earth." earth."

Day twoDay two

The Chinese pray to their ancestors as The Chinese pray to their ancestors as well as to all the gods. well as to all the gods.

Days three and fourDays three and four

The third and fourth days are for the sons-The third and fourth days are for the sons-in-laws to pay respect to their parents-in-in-laws to pay respect to their parents-in-law.law.

Day five Day five

The fifth day is called Po Woo. On that day The fifth day is called Po Woo. On that day people stay home to welcome the God of people stay home to welcome the God of Wealth. Wealth.

Days six, seven, eight, nine and Days six, seven, eight, nine and ten!ten!

On the sixth to the 10th day, the Chinese On the sixth to the 10th day, the Chinese visit their relatives and friends.visit their relatives and friends.

Day sevenDay seven

The seventh day of the New Year is the The seventh day of the New Year is the day for farmers to display their produce. day for farmers to display their produce.

Day eightDay eight

On the eighth day people have another On the eighth day people have another family reunion dinner, and at midnight they family reunion dinner, and at midnight they pray to Tian Gong, the God of Heaven. pray to Tian Gong, the God of Heaven.

Day nineDay nine

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

Days ten, eleven and twelveDays ten, eleven and twelve

These days are the ones on which friends These days are the ones on which friends and relatives should be invited for dinner.and relatives should be invited for dinner.

Day thirteenDay thirteen

After so much rich food, on the 13th day After so much rich food, on the 13th day you should have simple rice congee and you should have simple rice congee and mustard greens (choi sum) to cleanse the mustard greens (choi sum) to cleanse the system. system.

Day fourteenDay fourteen

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