A healthy, prosperous and good year to you and your family, on this the Chinese New Year.
It is 4710 by the Chinese lunar calendar and the Year of the Dragon. Traditional Chinese homes will be cleaned meticulously to welcome the New Year. However, there will be no sweeping on this day. That is to avoid sweeping away the good luck from the home. Children will receive a small amount of money, in red paper satchels. It is symbolic of the luck and prosperity that will follow in the New Year.
The wearing of red is meaningful. White and black garments are to be avoided. Windows and doors are opened to allow Good Fortune to enter. The lights of the house are turned on and some candles are lit. This is to chase away misfortune which may lurk in the dark corners of a home.
And most of all, good health and prosperity to all - Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Catherine
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R♥
Happy new year my dear friend from someone that was born theyear of the rabbit..:)
Ox
I'll don some red as well.