Check the list of things to do during Chinese New Year 2024 between February 8 – 10, pay day – worship day – travel day. What must I do? To enhance good fortune on Chinese New Year and welcome luck throughout the year.
Start something new in the new year with the “Chinese New Year Festival” which in 2024 will fall on Thursday the 8th to Saturday the 10th of February. Chinese New Year is an important festival for the Chinese people. Because it is considered New Year’s Day according to the Chinese calendar. All Chinese and Thai-Chinese people will join in the Chinese traditions.
What are 8 things you should do on Chinese New Year 2024?
Traditional practices for Chinese people on Chinese New Year that have been passed down since the past. It is considered a tradition to enhance good fortune. Increase your luck throughout the year. Thai-Chinese people and Chinese people living in Thailand also practice this practice from generation to generation. What are the traditions that Chinese people like to follow on Chinese New Year? We must follow along.
During the 3-day Chinese New Year Festival (8 – 10 February 2024), what “must” be done and what “should” be done in order to increase prosperity in life. and to enhance your luck throughout the year
1. Pay respect to the gods, pay respect to the ancestors. and pay homage to ghosts who have no relatives
One of the most important processes of “Chinese New Year” is paying homage to ancestors. sacred things Because worshiping the gods is something that has been with the Chinese for a long time. Every family will prepare offerings, including savory food, sweet food, and auspicious fruits, to use as offerings for Chinese New Year. which is Friday, February 9, 2024
In the morning there will be worship in the house. Or as Chinese people often call it “Ti Zhu Aia” and pay respects to their deceased ancestors. Then at noon he began to worship ghosts that had no relatives. The offerings include both savory and sweet items, as well as canned food such as rice and salt so that ghosts who have no relatives can carry them with them. After finishing worshiping, light firecrackers. To drive away bad things from life
2. Meeting and gathering relatives
Things that must be done and considered to be of secondary importance are: family reunion Because Chinese New Year is considered a day for Chinese family gathering. where all family members will come to meet and talk and join the dining table It is a sweet and savory food used to pay homage to gods and ancestors.
Including joining the table to eat “dumplings” on Sajab Day, the last meal before the New Year. The reason why we have to eat dumplings is because the appearance of dumplings is similar to Chinese “money” meaning: May you be rich and have money.
3. Perform a ceremony to receive the “God of Chai Xing Ye”
“God Cai Xing’ia” is the god of fortune. and is the guardian angel of wealth Chinese people all over the world perform ceremonies to welcome the gods. Which is like doing a ceremony to receive good fortune and receive wealth. This ceremony is popularly done during the hours after midnight until 1 a.m. on Sajab Day or the day of worship.
4. Bless the elders with 4 oranges.
Traditions that must be followed on Chiwik Day or travel day which counts the day of the Chinese New Year All Chinese people would take 4 oranges and go to the elders to ask for blessings. When the children and grandchildren come to bless them with 4 oranges, the adults will receive 2 oranges and return the 2 oranges from their own home to the children and grandchildren.
5. Eat vegetarian as the first meal of the year.
On Chinese New Year (Chiuik), Chinese people eat vegetarian breakfast. which is considered the first meal of the year Because the Chinese believe that The new year should start with good things, and eating vegetarian food as the first meal is the best way to start the new year. Because all vegetarians will be satisfied from the first meal.
6. Add ” Tui Liang” or New Year wishes.
Tui Liang or New Year’s greetings It is a 7-letter poem. It is usually written wishing for prosperity. Rich in wealth and gold Chinese people often decorate these blessing signs on both sides of the doors of their homes. And another sheet will decorate the middle of the entrance-exit. This disc will be a blessing that is written “Chuk Yip Phung Ang” or what it means. Enter and exit safely
In addition to blessings Some houses may have auspicious images installed. such as pictures of girls and boys Also known as “Ni Uay” at the door of the house .
7. Wear auspicious clothes. A new set of bright colors
Wearing new, brightly colored clothes is like having a secret to having a bright life throughout the year. There are only new stories, good stories that are auspicious. The most popular color is “red” which means auspiciousness and wealth.
8. Receive red envelopes or give red envelopes
The last thing that is indispensable is “Ang Pao” which today if anyone grows up to be an adult. If you have a salary to support yourself, you must put the money (tae ia) in a red envelope (ang pao) in order to give gifts to those who are younger than you.
For children or grandchildren, they will receive red envelopes (ang pao) from their elder relatives. Before receiving the envelope or gift, they must say to the elder, “Xin Jia Yui Xin Ni Huat Chai” which means “May this New Year come true in all your wishes and be prosperous.” To wish good luck to the adults
It’s finished with 8 important traditions that “must do” and “should do” on Chinese New Year, which is to inherit ancient traditions and to add good fortune to life. On the occasion of Chinese New Year, everyone should not forget to follow this good tradition. So that life in 2024 will be only smooth and lucky.
Chinese New Year Calendar 2024
Every year, Chinese New Year is divided into 3 days as follows.
1. Pay Day This year falls on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Pay Day is the day before New Year’s Eve, before the start of the Chinese New Year on Chinese New Year. Chinese families will have to go out and buy things such as offerings.
2. Chinese New Year worship day in 2024 falls on Friday, February 9th. Chinese New Year worship will be offering offerings purchased on the day of payment. Or pay homage to various gods that you respect and pay homage to your deceased ancestors.
3. Travel Day (Chewik) , which will be Saturday, February 10, 2024, Chinese families around the world will go out to travel. Went to pay homage to the blessings of elder relatives. Go pay respects at a shrine or Chinese temple. There will also be various practices according to Chinese New Year traditions.
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