Staunch followers of Buddhism or worshippers of particular idols in i temples had to pay their respects by burning incense sticks, candles and paper money early last night in view ut the curfew. Large crowds of worshippers usually jostle various temples at an early hour of the New Year Day in ordinary times. It is also a custom of the more superstitious Chinese to take joy rides to secure good fortune for the coming year. Chinese shop-owners worship God of Wealth late on the night of the fourth day of the first moon for a similar purpose. The fifth da: of the first moon is generally known as the God of Wealth Day.
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