[...]...Chinese New Year traditions • New Year in China is completely different and unique from any of the New Year celebrations made in any part of the world • In China, New Year is also called as ‘The Spring Festival’ It is marked as the most important festival of Chinese culture and tradition • The day of New Year is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar and... Prepare for new year • New clothes: Wearing new clothes is one of the Chinese New Year traditions The Chinese try to wear red or bright clothes, as they believe the color helps in getting rid of evil spirits But they do avoid wearing black clothes as they consider "black" as the sign of death They also cut their hair so as to make a fresh start to the year ahead Some activities in Chinese’s New Year • The... commonplace since they symbolize the coming of spring and a new beginning Prepare for new year • Make lanterns The New Year' s festivities come to an end on the fifteenth day of the new year, which is celebrated by the Lantern Festival Families will light lanterns, which symbolize the brightness of spring, and hang them on walls around the house, or on poles to be carried in lantern parades Prepare for new year. .. arguments People greet each other by saying 'Kung Hei Fat Choy!', which means Happy New Year! Some activities in Chinese’s New Year • Family gatherings and feasting: The Chinese visit their relatives' houses and have a grand feast with eight to nine dishes, as these are considered to be lucky numbers Some dishes eaten normally during this festival are Chinese dumplings, long noodles, and oranges The noodles... the New Year: Every year is associated with one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, with each animal being represented once every 12 years These animals are often represented in decorations during the holiday2012 is the year of the dragon according to Chinese zodiac So, while the Chinese adorn their houses during this time, they are sure to use dragon figures in their decorations Prepare for new. .. 15th day Prepare for new year • Cleaning the house and decorating it: Houses are cleaned from top to bottom with the belief that it will help them get rid of back luck from the previous year and to ready the house to accept good luck for the coming year Doors and windows are hang up signs and posters having the word "fu” , which translates to luck and happiness Prepare for new year Buying flowers for the... thank you dinner Sticky rice cakes and sweets are also eaten during this time Some activities in Chinese’s New Year • Giving good luck presents: Most adults give to their younger family members, relatives, and friends red envelopes -hong bao -filled with money in order to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year The recipients bow three times to show their respect when accepting hong bao... in Chinese’s New Year • The first day is for the welcoming of the deities of the heavens and earth, officially beginning at midnight It is a traditional practice to light fireworks, burn bamboo sticks and firecrackers and to make as much of a din as possible to chase off the evil spirits as encapsulated by nian Some activities in Chinese’s New Year • Later on the paper seals on the houses are broken,... houses Festivals The Lantern Festival : The Lantern Festival honors the first full moon of the year and represents the coming of springtime Everywhere is decorated with lanterns of different sizes and in the streets there is music and dancing The making of lanterns in China is a tradition which goes back 500 years Red lanterns are thought of as lucky ... celebrations often include a traditional lion dance which is thought to bring good luck Festivals The Dragon Dance: There are also processions in the streets These are normally led by a dragon, which is a symbol of good fortune and power The dragon model always includes the colours red, gold and green It is supported by a team of dancers and weaves its way round the streets collecting money from houses . will be kept in the house all year. Chinese New Year traditions • New Year in China is completely different and unique from any of the New Year celebrations. dragon figures in their decorations. Prepare for new year • New clothes: Wearing new clothes is one of the Chinese New Year traditions. The Chinese try