According to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar (农历), for every 19 years there will be seven leap months(闰月). This year in 2023, there are two Februarys. There are some traditions during leap month in China, which are different in different places.
ln some parts of Central China's Henan province, daughters will prepare wild goose-shaped pastries (老雁馍)for their parents before the leap month comes, wishing for happiness and luck. In some parts of East China's Shandong province, the married daughters will send fish made by dough(面团) to their parents, which means "wealth". And they will also send dough-made toads (蟾蜍) to wish their parents good health.
People living near Wuyi Mountain in East China's Fujian Province have the tradition of drinking tea during leap month, and only women can attend. Women in the village take turns holding the tea party, and they drink tea while talking to one another.
Just like other festivals, a get-together dinner is very important among the traditions of the leap month. When leap month comes, parents will invite the married daughter to return home and have dinner together, wishing for happiness and good luck.
