A family reunion meal takes place, and food offerings are made to gods and ancestors. In the past, families stayed up all night, believing the longer one stays up, the longer one's parents will live. At midnight, firecrackers are exploded to scare away lazy or evil spirits. On New Year's Day, red and pink flowers and blossoms are displayed, signifying fresh and invigorating hope for the coming Lunar year. Friends and family visit each other.
Married callers bring red li see envelopes with money inside to give to the children.
The hostess brings out a tray of eight immortals, consisting of eight different sweet foods that symbolize a particular good fortune for the person who eats it. Oranges signify gold and wealth. Red candies are for good luck. On New Year's Day and the following week, everyone wears new clothes, preferably red, the color of good luck and great joy. The cake is a dark brown, sweet pastry, and signifies good luck.