All Souls Day falls on April 4th 2009 – Ching Ming.

The meaning of Ch’ing Ming is Clear and Bright and in fact is one of the Twenty-Four Joints and the Breath of the year. It heralds the changing weather which comes just after the start of spring.

This year as the date of festival falls on Saturday the 4th April, as expected large numbers are going back to their respective hometown of where their ancestors were buried. For the convenience, in order to avoid the heavy traffic and crowd, some will pray ten days earlier or ten days later from the actual date, but this is only recommended to those being dead after three years.
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Guessed many of you have pick up some basic tips on Feng Shui. If you are newbie to this subject, I am happy to explain more on how to find your house facing directions, your own personal Kua number and the understanding of the Xuan Kong flying stars in my future article.

How many of you remember the traditional Chinese Almanac Book? If you are the descendant from a typical traditional Chinese, some of you might have seen your grandfather using the yearly edition Almanac book. The main objective of the book is to provide guidance for choosing particular auspicious date for holding or celebrating big occasions. And now, the acceptance and the reliance of this unique, long rectangular book has become a ‘must have’ in every household. The Chinese beliefs an auspicious day to start a new event or business symbolizes a new good beginning.
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