Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year! Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays for Chinese families.
Prior to New Year's Day, Chinese families decorate their living rooms with vases of pretty flowers, platters of oranges and tangerines and a candy tray with varieties of dried sweet fruit. They display a lot of festive decorations, such as red lanterns.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are celebrated with big family gatherings. It is a time of reunion and thanksgiving. People travel to see their families and visit with them just like we do at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Shooting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old year and welcoming in the New Year. Another highlight of the New Year is the Dragon Dance. It is a form of traditional dance and performance in Chinese culture.
Red envelopes are often presented on holidays such as Chinese New Year. The red color of the envelope symbolizes good luck. Traditionally, the Chinese red envelope holds lucky coins or a small gift. It is given to bring good luck, prosperity, and happiness to the recipient, as well as to the giver.
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!
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