The past year's dirt is swept away, and clutter is straightened out. This is done so that negative aspects of the past year is not brought forward to the new year. New clothes and new shoes are worn to usher in the new year. Special foods are carefully prepared. On new year's eve, family members must return to the parent's home for a special meal together.
Various foods are prepared and eaten because of their symbolic significances.
The food must be abundant, and there must be some left over at the end of the meal. The new year will, therefore, start with plenty. It is hoped that there then will be abundance throughout the year. In doing so, they are wishing each other congratulations and prosperity. Almost always, families will call on relatives and friends to wish them a Happy New Year.