Show tho fal rt so country iet let a mans energy be over ever so defective he be Is to expected to rise at 4 a sl m and don now clothes to meet the auspicious morning then wibb his gala garments in duo order he worships the gods performs obeisance to the spirits of his ancestors and ana pays homage to all relations older than himself no ordinary viands are consumed at breakfast break fust the tea must be yazo Y saua azo from water drawn from the well wall ar the first ray 0 c the new years eun sun strikes it IL on every table figures a red lacquer tray truy covered with evergreen leaves waves and supporting a rice dumpling a lobster beter lo oranges persimmons chestnuts dried sardines and herring root all these dishes possessing an allegorical signification thih meal is the start at 0 tho festivities which are continued for 16 days business bustness being almost entirely suspended for the first week of tho the year |