The document discusses Chinese New Year traditions and customs over a 15 day period according to the lunar calendar. Some key points covered include: - The first day is meant to welcome the gods of heaven and earth, and many abstain from meat. - The second day involves praying to ancestors and feeding dogs, believed to be their birthday. - The third and fourth days are when sons-in-law pay respects to parents-in-law. - The tenth through twelfth days involve inviting friends and relatives over for dinner.

1. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ECUADOR
FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Name:
KATHERINE GUAYASAMIN

3.  Buddha before to abandon the earth, he called at all
animals, but only 12 animals go to him, for this reason
and rewarding a everyone, he give a each animal one
year of Lunar calendar
That's how those
twelve animals
ended up
representing the
twelve animal signs
of the Chinese
zodiac, each with
its own specific
characteristics.

5. Chinese New Year Day is the Began on
first day of the first lunar January 23th
month of Chinese
calendar year.
At Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with
poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes. Red
symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck. The
fireworks that shower the festivities are rooted in a similar ancient custom. Long
ago, people in China lit bamboo stalks, believing that the crackling flames
would frighten evil spirits.

6. The dragon is a magical creature, myth. It is a symbol of good fortune
and possessed of great power

9. THE FIRST DAY OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR
 Is "the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and
earth."Many people abstain from meat on the first
day of the new year because it is believed that this
will ensure long and happy lives for them.

10. ON THE SECOND DAY
 The Chinese pray to their ancestors as well as to all
the gods. They are extra kind to dogs and feed
them well as it is believed that the second day is
the birthday of all dogs.

11. THE THIRD AND FOURTH DAYS
 Are for the sons-in-laws to pay respect to their
parents-in-law.

12. THE FIFTH DAY
 Is called Po Woo. On that day people stay home to
welcome the God of Wealth. No one visits families
and friends on the fifth day because it will bring
both parties bad luck.

13. ON THE SIXTH TO THE 10TH DAY
 The Chinese visit their relatives and friends freely.
They also visit the temples to pray for good fortune
and health.

14. THE SEVENTH DAY OF THE NEW YEAR
 Is the day for farmers to display their produce.
These farmers make a drink from seven types of
vegetables to celebrate the occasion. The seventh
day is also considered the birthday of human
beings. Noodles are eaten to promote longevity and
raw fish for success.

15. ON THE EIGHTH DAY
 The Fujian people have another family reunion
dinner, and at midnight they pray to Tian Gong, the
God of Heaven.
THE NINTH DAY
 Is to make offerings to the Jade Emperor.

16. THE 10TH THROUGH THE 12TH
 Are days that friends and relatives should be invited
for dinner. After so much rich food, on the 13th
day you should have simple rice congee and
mustard greens (choi sum) to cleanse the system.

17.  The 14th day should be for preparations to
celebrate the Lantern Festival which is to be held on
the 15th night.