In northern regions, the events are held on the 3rd.
- Lunar date
January 2nd (正月初二 / zhēng yuè chū èr)
- Solar (Gregorian) date
February 13th, 2021
- Activities & traditions
On this day, a married daughter must bring her husband and children to her parent’s home. She must bring a gift bag of crackers and candies, which her mother will divide between neighbors. This simple gift shows that “it’s the thought that counts” and expresses the daughter’s longing for her hometown.
- Food
Lunch is eaten together and the daughter should return to her husband’s home before dinner.