New Year's Rituals

Pinoys around the world usually try to follow unorthodox and sometimes eccentric observances in New Year.

Some Pinoys believe that the best time to pay your debts is before New Year. So before the clock strikes twelve (ala Cinderella) you should be at least DEBT-FREE.

Failure to do ... would mean status quo which is Latin for your current existing state ... which means NO CHANGE. If you are drowned in debts last year... you will have the same financial status for the rest of the year.

Other Pinoys have the penchant to load their wallet with lots of money ... to the point that it is almost bursting at its seams. This practice allows good budgetary and financial vibes to flow in.

New Year's Ba;oney!

I am not trying to be negative here ... and I am not saying this with sarcasm ... pero kahit punuin mo ang fruit basket ng 20 rounds fruits ... kung ugali mo ay umasa lang sa iba ... at wala kang ginagawa para sa sarili mo ... paano darating ang magandang swerte ... aber?

Nasa tao ang GAWA ... nasa Diyos ang AWA. Ikaw nga hindi naaawa sa sarili mo ... ang nasa Itaas pa kaya?

Pancit at New Year?

Known as Changzhou mian, which means “long-life noodles,” these noodles are up to two feet long. According to Chinese tradition, the longer the noodle, the luckier you'll be. Just be careful not to accidentally break one while you're cooking—that's bad luck because it represents a life cut short. 

Pancit is a must because it symbolizes good health and a long life. Families also serve rice cakes or sticky rice. Filipinos eat sticky treats during the New Year's because they believe they will strengthen family ties.