Preceeding days before CNY
Preparations for CNY started well before the New Year's Day. It is believed that cleaning the entire home sweeps away bad luch of the preceding year in hope to receive good luch for the New Year.
Eve of CNY
A day where Chinese families gather for their annual reunion dinner. It's a tradition that has been practiced for many generations and a great way to reconcile with all families, forgetting all grudges and sincerely wish for peace and happiness for everyone.
1st day of CNY
This is a time when families visit the oldest and most senior members of their extended family, usually their parents and grandparents.
Ang Pows or red packets are filled with m oney will be given to the younger family (ni fav en. tan teruna & dara...hehehe)
2nd day of CNY
It is the day where married daughters, her husband and children visit her birth parents. Gifts or hampers of mandarin oranges and snacks with auspicious meanings will be presented to the in-laws.
3rd day of CNY
It is considered inappropriate to visit friends and relatives on this day because it is extremely easy to get into arguments.
5th day of CNY
The birthday of the God of Wealth. Businessman will pray for him in hopes of good financial year.
6th day of CNY
Traditionally many businesses will resume on this day.
7th day of CNY
It is the common man's birthday. It is believed that everyone will be a year older on this day. It is also they day when we toss raw fish salah, widely known as "loh sang" or "yee sang" (ni mrs tan nyer fav...)
9th day of CNY
The 9th day is traditionally the birthday of the Jade Emperor. Come midnight of the 8th day of the New Year, the Hokkien Chinese community will offer thanks giving prayers to the Emperor of Heaven.
15th day of CNY
In Malaysia and Singapore, "Chap Goh Mei" is celebrated by individuals seeking for a love partner, a different version of Valentine's Day. Single women would write their contact number on mandarin oranges and throw it in the river or lake in hope that their future spouse will pick it up.
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