What and how to celebrate 中国新年 zhōng guó xīn nián

大扫除 dà sǎo chú

• It is a tradition that we would like to get fresh for a new start.

春联 chūn lián This is the tradition to decorate the house. The banners are written with words of good luck.

除夕 chú xī

• This is the last night before new year. Chinese family will get together to have a lavish dinner.

• After dinner, the parents will give red envelop with money in to their children.

• When count down to the last second, you will hear the firecrackers.

• Some people stay all night to play games and watch movies to guard for the coming of the 年。

团圆饭 tuán yuán fàn The reunion dinner is very lavish with many delicious food. Some traditional food for Chinese New year are:

dumplings, spring rolls, fish, chicken, noodles, sweet rice cakes, oranges, and all kinds of candies.

红包 hóng bāo It is a custom for parents and adults to give children 红包 . 红包 is a red

envelope filled with money.

舞龙舞狮Dragon dance and lion dance are popular to celebrate Chinese New Year. The imaginary dragon and lion are the symbols of power

and authorities.

鞭炮 biān pào The firecracker is used to scare the 年 away.

灯笼 dēng lóng The lanterns are hung to scare the 年 away and also bring the good luck.

红色的衣服 hóng sè de yī fú Since the 年 is afraid of red, it is the tradition to wear some red during the New

Year days.

恭喜 gōng xǐRight now, Chinese people say 恭喜 to wish everyone a happy Chinese New Year.