2. CHINESE NEW YEAR The first day of the 1st lunar month . Falls in January or February . Also called “ GONG XI FA CAI ” means peace be upon you and sustenance . Begin with the family gathering . Celebrated for 15 days .
3. PREPARATIONS BEFORE CNY House cleaning . - To remove all bad luck in the previous year before celebrating new year . Decorate their living room with vases of pretty blossom, platters of oranges and tangerines etc . Collect and pay the debts . - As a symbol of prosperity . Ritual feast at parent’s house . - As a symbol of union .