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How to introduce the customs of China New Year in English?

New Year's Day: Worship Heaven and Earth

Day 1 day: People begin their day by praying and welcoming the gods of heaven and earth. Most people don't eat meat to ensure a healthy life.

The second day of the year: the dog's birthday.

The next day: pray to their ancestors and other gods in turn. People in China are very careful about dogs and feed them well. This day is considered as the birthday of all dogs.

The third day of the fourth grade: visiting relatives and friends, the daughter-in-law goes back to her family.

The third and fourth days: these two days are very important days for families to maintain relationships. This requires every son-in-law to respect their parents-in-law.

On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month: "Breaking Five" is a sacrifice to the God of Wealth.

Day 5: According to tradition, no one will visit friends and relatives because it will bring bad omen. They stayed at home and worshipped the god of wealth. This day is called Po Woo.

Sixth year: forgive everything and go out to exercise.

Day 6: On this day, people are free to meet people close to them and even go to nearby temples to pray for their health and high spirits.

Day 7: Eat noodles and wish you a long life.

Day 7: This is the Farmers' Day in China. They show their backs.

Production. They also prepared a drink with seven different types of vegetables. On this day, everyone eats noodles. Noodles symbolize longevity and fish symbolizes success.

The eighth day of the lunar calendar: worship God in the early morning.

Day 8: This is another day to celebrate with family and friends. They will also pray to God at midnight.

New Year's Day: The Jade Emperor Appears

Day 9: Pray to the Jade Emperor.

10, 1 1, 12, 13: eat and drink, and finally remember to return to lightness.

Day 10 to day 13: From day 10 to day 12, people will have a sumptuous dinner with their loved ones to celebrate this day, and a very light dinner will be left on day 13 to purify the system.

Year 14: Preparing for the Lantern Festival

Day 14: People begin to prepare for the Lantern Festival celebration held the next day.

15 years: eat yuanxiao and watch the lights.

Day 15: Because it is the first night to see the full moon, people will hang up lanterns, eat glutinous rice balls and enjoy the day with their families.

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