• FIRST DAY Visit family: The oldest and most senior family members will be visited in order to strengthen family kinship. Also, guests are welcomed with sweets.<br><br>• SECOND DAY Birthday of dog: After being offered sacrifices, the god of wealth leaves for heaven. People will see the deity off, wishing for a prosperous year and eating wonton resembling an ingot.<br><br>• THIRD DAY Birthday of pig: People pay respects to the dead. Some believe evil spirits roam the Earth on this day.<br><br>• FOURTH DAY Birthday of sheep: The fourth day is a continuation of the third day.<br><br>• FIFTH DAY Birthday of the god of wealth: Respect is paid to this god. All businesses reopen.<br><br>• SIXTH DAY Birthday of horse: Marks a time to visit temples, relatives and friends.<br><br>• SEVENTH DAY Birthday of men: Is the birthday of ordinary or common men and celebrated with certain foods.<br><br>• EIGHTH DAY Completion day: People have another family reunion dinner and a midnight prayer to the Jade Emperor.<br><br>• NINTH DAY Birthday of Jade Emperor: Celebrations held for emperor believed to rule heavens and Earth.<br><br>• 10TH TO 12TH DAYS Feasting: More food and drink with friends and family.<br><br>• 13TH DAY Slow down: Vegetarian dishes are eaten to cleanse the digestive systems of all the rich foods.<br><br>• 14TH DAY Lantern decoration day: Preparations are made for the Lantern Festival.<br><br>• 15TH DAY Lantern Festival: This marks the full moon after the spring festival and the new year. Another reunion dinner is held, with lanterns and oranges being a large part of the celebrations.<br><br>Sources: nationsonline.com, webexhibits.com, astrohoroscopes.com, travelchinaguide.com, VietHoroscope.com, creativeartsguild.org, chinahighlights.com<div></div><br>