Chinese New Year Essentials

Chinese New Year is a 15 day celebration and represents the concept of starting fresh.
Chinese prepare for the New Year by thoroughly cleaning their houses to sweep away bad luck and welcome in good luck.
Chinese New Year begins with a large feast including foods like dumplings, fish, fried spring rolls, steamed clams, and vegetables. (Chinese New Year recipes)
Children are given red envelopes containing money.
Everyone turns one year older on the seventh day of the New Year, known as the common man’s birthday.
The Lantern Festival marks the last day of Chinese New Year and is celebrated with music, dancing, and a Lion Dance parade. Lanterns light up the streets.

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Chinese New Year

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Note:
Chinese festivals can be enjoyed in communities throughout the world. Local Asian markets are a good resource for information about local holiday activities. Although the stories and customs outlined here are widely shared, there is no definitive way to celebrate any of the Chinese holidays. In China customs vary by geography, province, and family and we hope to merely offer a sampling of the vast treasure of traditions, folklore, foods and activities associated with the Chinese festivals and holidays.