- The most important tradition of Chinese New Year.
- Families gather for a lavish meal on New Year's Eve.
- Feast typically includes fish (symbolizing abundance), dumplings, and spring rolls.
2. Decorating with Red
- Red believed to bring good luck, ward off evil spirits.
- Homes adorned with red lanterns, couplets, and decorations.
3. Firecrackers and Fireworks
- Noise believed to scare away evil spirits.
- Used on New Year's Eve and throughout the festival.
4. Temple Visits and Prayer
- Many Chinese visit temples to pray for blessings in the coming year.
- Offerings often include incense, candles, and food.
5. Lion and Dragon Dances
- Performers wear elaborate costumes, parade through streets.
- Dances believed to bring good luck, ward off evil.
6. Giving and Receiving Red Envelopes (Hongbao)
- Elders give younger family members money in red envelopes.
- Symbolizes good luck, prosperity.
7. Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao Festival)
- Concludes Chinese New Year celebrations on the 15th day.
- Families gather for a lantern display, eat tangyuan (glutinous rice balls).
8. Spring Festival Travel
- Millions of Chinese travel to their hometowns to reunite with families.
- Spring Festival Travel Rush (Chunyun) is the world's largest annual human migration.
9. Chinese New Year's Eve Gala (Chunwan)
- Annual television variety show on New Year's Eve.
- Watched and enjoyed by millions of viewers in China and abroad.
10. Zodiac Signs
- Each year associated with an animal based on the Chinese zodiac.
- 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, representing intelligence, wit, and caution.
