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The Chinese all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year Celebrations, a 15-day extravaganza with full enthusiasm and jest. Beginning on February 18th 2008, the Chinese New Year will be welcomed as usual with pomp and show. Observed as a holiday in China, Chinese New Year is an occasion to cast away the old and bring in the new while chasing away the evil. Staring with the New Moon on the first day of the New Year and ending on the full moon 15days later, Chinese New Year Celebrations are worth watching in case you are on Tours to China during that time of the year. Burning fireworks, cooking and eating mouthwatering delicacies, holding family reunion dinners and what not, come enjoy all in the Chinese New Year Celebrations this year.
Day 1: Day 1 of the Chinese New Year Celebrations starts by welcoming the Gods of earth and heavens. People resist themselves from eating meat on this day to ensure long and happy lives for themselves.
Day 2: On the second day the Chinese are seen offering prayers to their ancestors and Gods. Dogs are fed with extra care, as it is believed that the second day is the birthday of all dogs.
Day 3 & 4: Third and fourth days of the Chinese New Year Celebrations are special for the parents-in-laws, as the son-in-laws are seen respecting them by offering gifts and presents to show their love and respect.
Day 5: Known, as "Po Woo", the 5th day of Chinese New Year Celebrations has its own charm, as people say at home to welcome the God of Wealth. Visiting families and friends on this day is considered inauspicious.
Day 6: It is from the sixth day that the Chinese start visiting families and friends for as long as the tenth day. People visit temples and pray for good fortune and health.
Day 7: Seventh day is marked with a display of the produce by the farmers. Special drinks from seven types of vegetables are been prepared by the farmers to celebrate this glorious day. Considered as the birthday of human beings, the seventh day has the noodles and raw fish as the specialties to ensure longevity and success ahead.
Day 8: On the 8th day, the Fujian people hold family reunion dinner. Prayers are offered at the midnight to Tian Gong, the God of Heaven.
Day 9: Ninth Day of the Chinese New Year Celebrations is known for making special offerings to the Jade Emperor.
Day 10 to 13: Friends and relatives are invited for a dinner from 10th to the 12th day. Chinese eat simple rice congee and mustard greens on the 13th day to cleanse the system, which has been working hard to digest all the festive delicacies from the last 12 days of Chinese New Year Celebrations.
Day 14 & 15: You will wonder how fast the 14th day passes away, with the Chinese preparing for the Lantern Festival that is held on the 15th night.
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