Weep—for thy tears are Virtue's tears— "", Auspicious to these suffering isles; ; And be each drop in future years Repaid thee by thy people's smiles!
Houses are festooned with paper scrolls bearing auspicious antithetical couplet and in many homes, people burn incense at home and in the temples to pay respects to ancestors and ask the gods for good health in the coming months.
A concave navel is considered a sign of a prosperous life for the baby, while an extruding one is less auspicious.
Thus the family can lead an auspicious life.
" In the Five-dynasty period ( 907-960 ), people began to inscribe on peachwood strips some auspicious verses conveying their good wishes.
