Chinese new year

Ok, so my dog year is almost gone, and the new year is approaching. There has been lotsof questions with regards to the chinese lunar calander, its history and its signifiance. Sadly, i have to say my knowledge is quite limited.

From wikipedia, they gave quite an amount of information on chinese new year celebrations. Starting from its name, its myths and origins.

Although its festivities for most of us dominate around the red packets we get, and the tremendous amount of food, there are much more to it beneath.

Days b4 the new yr:
One is suppose to do "spring cleaning" to rid one of all bad luck for the coming new year.
Some people decorate their window panes/doors with auspicious chinese phrases and red paint.
1st day of new yr:
no one is suppose to clean the house.
Reunion dinner happens on the new yr's eve. As many family members as possible will join in this huge fest. Significant dishes include fish & chicken. Fish represent surpluses for the yr. (u are not suppose to finish your food...) There are many other dishes that signify different things, go read it up yourself. HEE

2nd day of the new year
married daughters visit their parents

3rd & 4th day
FUNNY

5th day
dumplings

7th day
raw fish salad for wealth n propserity

9th day
prayers in temples

15th day
last day of chinese new yr.. and it is also the chinese valentine day (i didnt know that!)

for more information: visit: CHINESE NEW YEAR INFORMATION

Here is a video clip to wish everyone a happy piggy year!