When you pray to the gods and forget the chicken, it's truly a case of "praying to the gods and forgetting X"! So, on the 12th, as soon as the auspicious hour arrived, Douzi, Zadou, and a host of relatives and friends lit incense, bowed, and offered good wishes. They were chattering excitedly, thinking they had officially opened for good fortune, when suddenly, Meizi quietly whispered in Zadou's ear, "Where are your fruits?"
Three crows flew by...
The two exchanged a look and immediately ran to the refrigerator.
Then, the prayer ceremony was performed again, telling the deities that the main meal would be served first, and the fruits later! A little extra courtesy never hurts the gods.
