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The fifth day is known as the "Day of the God of Wealth", and people rise early in order to welcome him in the hope he will bring riches and good fortune in the year to come.
The seventh day is
or the birthday of everyone.
called "All Men's Day" (B),
Congee, a type of rice soup
is made and served with seven kinds of vegetables to members of the family and guests.
Between the 10th and 15th days of the New Year, "Lantern" celebrations are held in temples during which lanterns bearing the characters "Birth", "Fortune", "Dignity", "Longevity", etc. are offered for sale to people who make the highest bids.
On the 15th day, a three-day lantern festival begins. At this time, lanterns of many colours and in many symbolic shapes are displayed in homes and salted or sweetened dumplings are served marking the official end to the New Year festivities.
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