MARCH 21-JUNE 20, SPECIAL OR FESTIVE MEALS

ON THE CHINESE NEW YEAR AN OFFERING OF FOOD IS MADE TO THE GODS.
THE FAMILY'S DINNER IS PLACED OUTSIDE THE HOUSE WITH BURNING
INCENSE. AFTER THE FOOD STAYS OUT FOR A WHILE, IT IS BROUGHT
IN THE HOUSE AND EATEN.

Submitter comment:

INFORMANT'S FAMILY PARTAKES IN THIS RITUAL EVERY NEW YEAR.

Data entry tech comment:

AMONG THE CHINESE THE NEW YEAR APPARENTLY OCCURS BETWEEN

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Date learned: 11-08-1971