Traditional Chinese New Year holiday is one of the most significant cultural traditions in China, with hundreds of different rituals and celebrations. The holiday begins on January 23rd and continues until January 29th each year. It is a time for families to gather around the table, exchange gifts, and receive traditional decorations like lanterns, fireworks, and Chinese new year cards.
The custom of decorating the home with red lanterns that change colors throughout the day adds a lot of color to the holiday. This year’s New Year has been especially lucky because of the bright red lanterns and colorful fireworks that come online. The children often wear red clothing, while parents wear red hats as well. The children receive red envelopes filled with money from their relatives during family gatherings.
During the New Year, each family lights up a single lantern on January 29th to symbolize the completion of all their traditions for the coming year. This year’s New Year is especially lucky because of an extra set of colorful fireworks that come online simultaneously, giving the children a chance to collect red envelopes filled with money. Children gather around the table and exchange gifts, while parents offer presents on the windows. The children often play games or tell stories about their family members before receiving these gifts.
