Chinese New Year, Ninth Day

The most important festival in China, New Years last for 15 days with many days having their own special meanings and ceremonies.  January 31st is the Ninth Day of the festival for 2012, which is the birthday of Peace Absolving, Central August Spirit Exalted, Ancient Buddha, Most Pious and Honorable, His Highness the Jade-Emperor, Xuanling High Sovereign, more commonly known as the Jade Emperor.  One of the most important gods of the traditional pantheon of China, he rules the heavens and all that is below including man.

During this day priests and lay people will offer food and burn incense. Not the most important day of the New Years festival but still a day to remember.