Chinese New Year 2008

Happy Lunary New Year! A new day in the Chinese calendar actually starts at 11pm, one hour before the Gregorian calendar, so it’s already the New Year. Strictly speaking, the year of the Rat already started a few days ago, so if you had just welcomed a new member of your family into the world, you need to check whether he or she is born in the year of the Pig or the Rat.

I was doing a quiz and found out that the God of Fortune is not just one person. There are actually five! If you are planning to welcome the God of Fortune, he will be arriving right now until 1am from the West direction. There are some steps to take note when you herald the arrival. I don’t know the customs so I’m not planning to do anything.

I was still collecting angpows earlier during the reunion dinner although I would be expected to give them out next year. Some people get the money back from their children’s angpows. I think it is a little sad to deprive them of their own collection.

Anyway, for those who hope to win the Toto Angpow, best of luck!