Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1902 — A Month of Celebration. [ARTICLE]

A Month of Celebration.

Perhaps no uution or religion enjoy* New Y’ear’s day more than the Chinese. They celebrate their feast in the early part of February, und the festivities last a month. Beating of drums and firing cf Crackers, with decoration of bunting and flags, usher in this day, when the people visit their joss houses, worship their gods, and with oriental ceremony shake hands with “A Happy New Year.” In preparation for this event a Chinaman tries to square his accounts with all the world, and a'Chlnaman who owes debts at the beginning of the New Year forfeits his right to be called a gentleman.