Many people unite on New Year’s Eve, which is on December 31, to celebrate a midnight meal known as the ‘Media Noche’. It is also common to stay awake to greet the coming of the New Year. New Year’s Day is also characterized lighting fireworks and making a lot of noise to drive away evil spirits. This belief originated from the Chinese.The elderly encourage children to jump at the stroke of midnight so that they would grow up tall. Many people display 12 circular fruits. It is also popular practice to open all the doors and windows at the stroke of midnight to let in the good luck.In Bahay Aurora we celebrate our New Year’s Eve by not using any of the fire crackers instead we turn on the sounds of maximum volume and the kids happily dance. We ate together and greet each other with love. We want to wish our loyal supporters a Happy New Year and thank you for your continuous support!
