Here are a few "traditional" things (several) Asian cultures do prior to and during the celebration days:
BEFORE NEW YEARS EVE
- Space clear and clean the house by washing windows, carpets, cupboards and floors.
- Pay off debts.
- Resolve differences with neighbors, relatives, family members, friends, and business associates.
- Prepare 'special" holiday dishes for New Years Eve and New Years Day.
- Decorate the home with "live" flowering plants to symbolize growth and rebirth.
- Display oranges and tangerines to symbolize abundant happiness.
- Add candy & dried fruit to welcome in a "sweet" year.
NEW YEARS EVE
- Gather with family for a traditional meal of fish and dumplings
- Enjoy treats and games with the family.
- Pay respect to elders & ancestors.
- Open doors and windows at midnight to LET GO of the past.
- Set off firecrackers to welcome in a New Year!
NEW YEARS DAY
- The Chinese believe that events that occur on New Years Day impact the rest of the year, so be mindful of your words, actions and deeds.
- Wear new clothes and the color RED for a bright future.
- Greet & bless relatives, neighbors, and friends.
- Gift money and poems to children and unmarried people for good luck.
THE FENG SHUI NEW YEAR BEGINS ..
Unlike the Chinese New Year, the Feng Shui New Year begins on February 4, 2015.
The date is determined by the Solar calendar, not the Lunar calendar.
This year is the year of the Goat.
Discover the New Year via "classical" Feng Shui, and how it can effect you financially, emotionally, physically, socially and globally from year to year.
Lo-Shu Flying Stars is a sophisticated school of Feng Shui that uses compass degrees & math calculations to determine the UNSEEN energy present inside homes, offices and buildings. Understanding the unique energy blueprint of your home, can help you IMPROVE the prospects for romance, love, marriage, conception of a baby, business, health, wealth, real estate and more.
On a larger scale - Feng Shui effects Cardinal and Bi-Cardinal directions of the globe, from year to year.
The above information is based solely from personal experiences and knowledge. More detailed information can be obtained from professionals in this field and other websites. The above is for reading pleasure and general knowledge only. Please use at your own understanding. All information provided is to make life happier and peaceful.
