Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve Reunion Dinner

Reunion dinner is an important tradition observed by the Chinese and handed down from generation to generation. It is an annual feast when family members reaffirm the love and respect that binds them together as a unit. Every family member is expected to return home for dinner. Traditionally, all sons return to their parental homes for the occasion. Married daughters share the tables of their husband's families.  For this meal, the best food is served and in abundance. Chinese believe that having plenty of food brings the family great material wealth in the new year. Food with auspicious names and meaning are served throughout the 15 days of celebration.

Examples : 

Spinach or leaf mustard or Chives symbolises longevity

Chinese celery symbolises diligent

Whole chicken symbolises completeness, prosperity, togetherness of the family and joy

Beancurd symbolises promotion

Meatballs symbolises dreams and wishes comes true

Whole fish symbolises surplus, prosperity (having lefovers of money), hence abundance. To strengthen the symbolic meaning of the fish dish, it should not be completely eaten during the reunion dinner.

This list is definitely not exhaustive, as many Chinese communities living around the world may have their own unique food or dish for the reunion dinner. 

Chinese Lunar New Year

According to tales and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Year started with the fight against a mythical beast called the Nian (年). Nian would come on the first day of New Year to eat livestock, crops, and even villagers, especially children. To protect themselves, the villagers would put food in front of their doors at the beginning of every year. It was believed that after the Nian ate the food they prepared, it wouldn’t attack any more people. One time, people saw that the Nian was scared away by a little child wearing red.  

The villagers then understood that the Nian was afraid of the color red. Hence, every time when the Chinese New Year was about to come, the villagers would hang red lanterns and red spring scrolls on windows and doors. People also used firecrackers to frighten away the Nian. From then on, Nian never came to the village again. The Nian was eventually captured by Hongjun Laozu, an ancient Taoist monk. The Nian became Hongjun Laozu's mount.Lunar New Year is the most important among all Chinese festivals and holidays, because it is the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar and the celebration usually lasts for 15 days.The Chinese New Year is accompanied by a belief in good fortune and there are many traditional to follow in the new year.

Wu Wang Star # 5

Wu Wang Star # 5 is the most dangerous of all the negative stars. If you look at the 2013 Flying Star Chart, you can see that the it has flown into the Center, bringing danger to everyone in the household. Wu Wang Star # 5 are known to cause reversal of fortunes, severe cash flow difficulties, accidents, severe illnesses and in serious cases, even death.
The best way to deal with it is to avoid using this sector and keep it as quiet as possible with no renovation, knocking or digging. However, since it's located in the center of the house this year, avoiding it will be a real challenge unless you have a room in the middle of your house which you can then lock up and not use throughout the year, effectively trapping the star. The next best thing to use is the 6 Emperor coins in the center.

History recorded : 6 Emperor coins tied in red thread consist of coins that are from the beginning reign of Ching Dynasty: - Shun Chi (1644-1661), Kang Hsi (1661-1722), Yung Cheng (1723-1735), Chien Lung (1736-1796), Chia Ching (1796-1820) and Tao Kwong (1820-1850). 6 is the number which represents luck from heaven. They are usually secured with mystic knot to double the good fortune and endless wealth luck. You may hang 6 Emperor Coins in the northwest to bring you mentor luck, networking luck and attracting helpful people to support your undertakings.

Anyone who is interested to get 6 Emperor Coins may contact me at my email : masteryukiayumu@gmail.com

Feb 04 2013 - First Day of Spring

Although The Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Feb 10 2013, the Solar New Year, on which Feng Shui is based, begins Feb 04 2013, which marks the first day of Spring (立春). This signify new beginnings and growth. Each year, it brings a new energy pattern or theme, since the heavenly and earthly energies are continually moving and realigning.
Signs of Spring

Spring is also the time when worms begin to emerge from the earth, ladybugs land on screen doors, green buds appear, birds chirp, and flowers begin to bloom.
According to an old legend, if we are to deposit cash into our bank account on this day, our wealth can grow. We had been doing this, the last few years and our wealth did grow. Over the years, many became millionaires and much more.
I wish everyone happiness, peace, health and wealth on this special day. May you have a wonderful year ahead.