{"id":15083,"date":"2022-01-21T12:07:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T06:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=15083"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:48:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T07:18:25","slug":"meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year","title":{"rendered":"Meaning of 15 Days of Chinese New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#1st_Day_Birthday_of_Chicken\" >1st Day: Birthday of Chicken<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#2nd_Day_Birthday_of_Dog\" >2nd Day: Birthday of Dog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#3rd_Day_Birthday_of_Pig\" >3rd Day: Birthday of Pig<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#4th_Day_Birthday_of_Sheep\" >4th Day: Birthday of Sheep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#5th_Day_Birthday_of_Ox_Cattle\" >5th Day: Birthday of Ox, Cattle\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#6th_Day_Birthday_of_Horse\" >6th Day: Birthday of Horse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#7th_Day_Birthday_of_Men\" >7th Day: Birthday of Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#8th_Day_The_Completion_Day\" >8th Day: The Completion Day\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#9th_Day_Birthday_of_Jade_Emperor\" >9th Day: Birthday of Jade Emperor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#10th_11th_12th_Day_Feasting\" >10th, 11th &amp; 12th Day: Feasting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#13th_Day_Dieting_Day\" >13th Day: Dieting Day\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#14th_Day_The_Lantern_Decoration\" >14th Day: The Lantern Decoration\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#15th_Day_The_Lantern_Festival\" >15th Day: The Lantern Festival\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#Q1_Why_does_Chinese_New_Year_last_15_days\" >Q1. Why does Chinese New Year last 15 days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#Q2_Which_day_is_best_for_visiting_relatives_or_friends\" >Q2. Which day is best for visiting relatives or friends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#Q3_Can_I_do_business_or_start_new_work_during_the_15_days\" >Q3. Can I do business or start new work during the 15 days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/meaning-of-15-days-of-chinese-new-year\/#Q4_How_do_Singaporeans_celebrate_the_15_days_of_Chinese_New_Year\" >Q4. How do Singaporeans celebrate the 15 days of Chinese New Year?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>There is undoubtedly no celebration grander than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/decoding-year-of-the-tiger-for-chinese-new-year-2022\">Chinese New Year festival<\/a>. If anyone tells you any different, they are horribly wrong. This festival comprises not just one day of joy but fifteen whole days. Each day has its special meaning and traditions that are honored by the folks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year starts with the New moon on the first day <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the first<\/span> lunar New Year <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and ends on the Full moon 15 days later. So, let\u2019s know about these <\/span>15 days of Chinese New Year<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1st_Day_Birthday_of_Chicken\"><\/span><strong>1st Day: Birthday of Chicken<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>As per the Chinese Legend, N\u00fcwa (Traditional Chinese: \u5973\u5aa7; Simplified Chinese: \u5973\u5a32) is the Goddess who created the world. She began by creating animals each day, and so, the 1st day of the Chinese New Year festival is the celebration of the birth of the chicken.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per <\/span>Chinese New Year tradition<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the first day of the year is known as Yuan Dan (Chinese: \u5143\u65e6)<\/span>, and so, the oldest and senior-most members of the family are greeted. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen the family ties.<\/li>\n<li>It is believed that abstaining from meat consumption on the first day leads to longevity. Thus, vegetarian dishes are prepared at home because they help purify and detox the body.<\/li>\n<li>All activities of cleaning and sweeping are discouraged as one couple sweeps away good luck.<\/li>\n<li>This day also sees beautiful lion and dragon dances with firecrackers bursting on the busy streets of Singapore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19964 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1562389-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1562389-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1562389-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1562389-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1562389-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1562389-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1562389-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kirsten-buhne-682055-1562389-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2nd_Day_Birthday_of_Dog\"><\/span><strong>2nd Day: Birthday of Dog<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the legend of N\u00fcwa, the second day is the birthday of the dog. Therefore, all strays and pets are well fed and taken care of today.<\/li>\n<li>It is also the day for married women to visit their maternal home with their husbands and children.<\/li>\n<li>On the second day of the CNY celebrations 2022, the God of wealth- Tsai Shen, leaves for heaven after accepting his devotees&#8217; sacrifices.<\/li>\n<li>People burn the picture welcomed on New Year Eve and see God off, wishing for a prosperous and lucky year ahead. Also, in his honour, they eat wontons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19965 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-brunocervera-128817-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-brunocervera-128817-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-brunocervera-128817-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-brunocervera-128817-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-brunocervera-128817-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-brunocervera-128817-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-brunocervera-128817-810x542.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-brunocervera-128817-1140x763.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3rd_Day_Birthday_of_Pig\"><\/span><strong>3rd Day: Birthday of Pig<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>As per the N\u00fcwa, the third day is the birth of the Pig.<\/li>\n<li>Families that have suffered the death of a loved one in the last 3 years do not socialise to pay their respects to the dead.<\/li>\n<li>The third day is for visiting graves and paying respects to the dead.<\/li>\n<li>Some believe it is inauspicious to go outside as evil spirits roam the streets. Others say it is easy to get into arguments on this day, so they prefer to stay indoors.<\/li>\n<li>Some businesses open up to hold prayers and seek blessings of prosperity for the coming year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19966 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-pixabay-63285-1140x1139.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4th_Day_Birthday_of_Sheep\"><\/span><strong>4th Day: Birthday of Sheep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Per the legend of the Goddess of the world N\u00fcwa, sheep were born on the 4th day.<\/li>\n<li>It is also the day to honour the God of Kitchen (\u7076\u795e) who, according to a legend, comes to Earth to watch over families. People offer him food and wine and wish for an accident-free kitchen.<\/li>\n<li>In all, the fourth day of the CNY celebrations in 2022 is a continuation of the third day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19967 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-katlovessteve-678448-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-katlovessteve-678448-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-katlovessteve-678448-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-katlovessteve-678448-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-katlovessteve-678448-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-katlovessteve-678448-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-katlovessteve-678448-810x541.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-katlovessteve-678448-1140x761.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5th_Day_Birthday_of_Ox_Cattle\"><\/span><strong>5th Day: Birthday of Ox, Cattle\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>In the N\u00fcwa legend, this day is the birthday of the Ox.<\/li>\n<li>It is also the birthday of the God of Wealth. Therefore, people stay outdoors only for a short while, just in case the God of wealth pays a visit to their home.<\/li>\n<li>All businesses, including the Traditional Chinese ones, reopen today.<\/li>\n<li>Visitations to friends and classmates are widely seen.<\/li>\n<li>Sweeping the floors from the fourth day is no longer an act of bad luck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19968 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-matthiaszomer-422218-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-matthiaszomer-422218-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-matthiaszomer-422218-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-matthiaszomer-422218-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-matthiaszomer-422218-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-matthiaszomer-422218-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-matthiaszomer-422218-810x456.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-matthiaszomer-422218-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6th_Day_Birthday_of_Horse\"><\/span><strong>6th Day: Birthday of Horse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Legend of N\u00fcwa says that the sixth day is the birth of the horse.<\/li>\n<li>Most people use the sixth day of the Chinese New Year festival to visit temples, friends, and family members.<\/li>\n<li>One legend says that this day is also to cast the Ghost of Poverty away. So, folks give away their ragged clothes, old and dirty belongings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19969 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-helenalopes-1996333-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-helenalopes-1996333-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-helenalopes-1996333-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-helenalopes-1996333-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-helenalopes-1996333-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-helenalopes-1996333-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-helenalopes-1996333-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-helenalopes-1996333-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7th_Day_Birthday_of_Men\"><\/span><strong>7th Day: Birthday of Men<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The seventh day of the CNY celebrations 2022 is called renr\u00ec, which means Human Day. It is thought to be the day of the birth of ordinary men.<\/li>\n<li>Two legends of N\u00fcwa are associated with the birthday of men.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One says that she and her brother asked the Emperor of heaven to help them populate the Earth after suffering from a devastating calamity. Thus, the human race came into existence.<\/p>\n<p>The second legend states that Goddess N\u00fcwa created humans from yellow clay. With her divine powers, they came alive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To honour the Goddess&#8217; creations, folks consume vegetarian dishes, raw fish, or a salad called yusheng.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8th_Day_The_Completion_Day\"><\/span><strong>8th Day: The Completion Day\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Per the N\u00fcwa legend, the eighth day of the Chinese New year festival is the creation of the five grains of the food system.<\/li>\n<li>By this day, most of the festive activities are completed and all leftovers are finished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9th_Day_Birthday_of_Jade_Emperor\"><\/span><strong>9th Day: Birthday of Jade Emperor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>This day is celebrated as the birth of the Jade Emperor, also known as the Y\u00f9 Hu\u00e1ng or Y\u00f9 D\u00ec.<\/li>\n<li>He is considered the God of Heaven and the ruler of all heavens.<\/li>\n<li>Folks continue the CNY celebrations 2022 by bringing scented flower candles to ponds and rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19970 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/emperor-8705964_1280-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/emperor-8705964_1280-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/emperor-8705964_1280-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/emperor-8705964_1280-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/emperor-8705964_1280-810x540.png 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/emperor-8705964_1280-1140x760.png 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/emperor-8705964_1280.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10th_11th_12th_Day_Feasting\"><\/span><strong>10th, 11th &amp; 12th Day: Feasting\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The 10, 11th and 12th days of the festival are mainly about feasting, greeting, and exchanging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gifts\/chinese-new-year\">Chinese New Year gifts<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>People meet their friends and colleagues.<\/li>\n<li>Sons-in-law are invited home for grand family meals and to spend quality time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13th_Day_Dieting_Day\"><\/span><strong>13th Day: Dieting Day\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>As the saying goes, every good thing must come to an end; the Chinese New Year festival also nears its end.<\/li>\n<li>People focus on improving their diet and detoxifying their bodies after heavy feasts.<\/li>\n<li>A ton of mustard greens and rice are consumed to help cleanse the body efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14th_Day_The_Lantern_Decoration\"><\/span><strong>14th Day: The Lantern Decoration\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>On the 14th day of the CNY celebrations 2022, people begin to get excited about the grand finale.<\/li>\n<li>Besides visiting temples and attending lion and dragon shows, folks start decorating their homes and streets with lanterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19971 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-810x1215.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-1140x1710.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-kevin-malik-9016231-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15th_Day_The_Lantern_Festival\"><\/span><strong>15th Day: The Lantern Festival\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The last day of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/article\/when-is-chinese-new-year\">CNY celebrations 2022<\/a> is the lantern festival. It is the first night of the full moon after the Spring Festival.<\/li>\n<li>The last reunion dinner is held wherein oranges and lanterns have a great significance.<\/li>\n<li>Eating sweet dumplings, also called yuan xiao (resembling the moon), is a part of the custom.<\/li>\n<li>Lanterns can be seen at homes, at fests, and even tied to children&#8217;s hands as they carry them to temples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Why_does_Chinese_New_Year_last_15_days\"><\/span><b>Q1. Why does Chinese New Year last 15 days?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year spans 15 days because it follows traditional lunar customs, marking phases from reunion to renewal, ending with the Lantern Festival. Each day carries symbolic rituals celebrating prosperity, harmony, and luck.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_day_is_best_for_visiting_relatives_or_friends\"><\/span><b>Q2. Which day is best for visiting relatives or friends?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most visits happen on Day 1 and Day 2, reserved for close family and important relatives. Friends, colleagues, and extended social circles are typically visited from Day 3 onward, keeping celebrations warm yet organised.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Can_I_do_business_or_start_new_work_during_the_15_days\"><\/span><b>Q3. Can I do business or start new work during the 15 days?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but many prefer choosing auspicious days based on tradition. Some avoid major tasks on Day 1, restarting work on favourable dates to welcome prosperity, good energy, and smooth beginnings for the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_do_Singaporeans_celebrate_the_15_days_of_Chinese_New_Year\"><\/span><b>Q4. How do Singaporeans celebrate the 15 days of Chinese New Year?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singaporeans celebrate with family gatherings, reunion dinners, lion dances, temple visits, lohei sessions, home hopping, festive markets, and ending with vibrant Lantern Festival activities. Each day blends cultural traditions with Singapore\u2019s lively, modern festive spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is undoubtedly no celebration grander than the Chinese New Year festival. If anyone tells you any different, they are horribly wrong. This festival comprises not just one day of joy but fifteen whole days. 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