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on 2/5/2008 You should clean the house throughly. I clean everything, down to the back of my fridge. Also you should wear new clothes and get your haircuts before New Year's Eve.
on 2/3/2007 I love the article and the comments. Puts me in the mood to celebrate and allow fortune into my life. Thank you! Rita
on 6/30/2006 For the first day of the New Year, avoid eating meat. I don't know why, that's just what we do. For the first three days, cook 9 dishes for each meal. Make sure you have enough to have a little left over. Don't use any leftovers in the first three days' meals. This is to signify your wealth and luck for the following year; you have so much food that you always end up with some left over, and you have so much wealth that you can afford to make new dishes and not use the leftovers. This is if you're actually going to cook for New Years - my family is super-traditional, so I don't really get a choice.
on 11/22/2005 On Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole family should be together and stay up past midnight - this is to wish for long life for the kids and the togetherness of the family. Also, avoid arguments or unpleasant phrases to have a peaceful and lucky year.
on 11/22/2005 Do not sweep the floor or throw out trash. If you do, you might sweep out or throw out your fortune for the year.
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