Palutang means "to float" so am assuming that it somehow signifies letting all those past worries "float" away from you. That's just my assumption, though. lol.
I believe that my MIL started this, but now that she's gone the remaining family members had second thoughts about continuing the ritual...personally, I think the ritual is wonderful. It was suggested that sticky rice still be used during New Year's Eve, but in another form (something savory, perhaps).
Let's see next year... :)
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