The seventh day of the Chinese New Year, traditionally known as Rénrì (人日, the common man's birthday), is the day when everyone grows one year older.
In some overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia and Singapore, it is also the day when tossed raw fish salad, yusheng, is eaten for continued wealth and prosperity.
In some overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia and Singapore, it is also the day when tossed raw fish salad, yusheng, is eaten for continued wealth and prosperity.
This day is filled with omens about human fate. For example, any person or animal born on this day is considered doubly blessed and destined for prosperity....
... I am so sorry to do this to you, but this post has been moved to my new website, The Pagan Calendar, and can be viewed in its entirety here: Every Man's Birthday - Rénrì
No comments:
Post a Comment