Gung Hay Fat Choy!! Happy New Years!!

Customs and Traditions of the Chinese New Years eve does not come at the same time every year. The date may fall any time between mid-January and mid- February. New Years eve does not come at the same time every year. The date may fall any time between mid-January and mid- February. Before the New Year, families take care of the money they owe to people, and the money that people owe them. Before the New Year, families take care of the money they owe to people, and the money that people owe them. Families fill their houses with flowers and fruit and display their fruit in pyramid shapes. Families fill their houses with flowers and fruit and display their fruit in pyramid shapes.

Customs and Traditions Families must make sure their house is neat and clean. They believe it is important to sweep out the old in order to welcome the New Year. Families must make sure their house is neat and clean. They believe it is important to sweep out the old in order to welcome the New Year. The Chinese hang red and orange scrolls that carry messages of Good Health, Luck, Long Life, Prosperity, and Happiness. The Chinese hang red and orange scrolls that carry messages of Good Health, Luck, Long Life, Prosperity, and Happiness.

Customs and Traditions Children stay awake as long as they can on New Year’s eve. Children stay awake as long as they can on New Year’s eve. Children receive a present called lai see which is good luck money wrapped in red paper. Children receive a present called lai see which is good luck money wrapped in red paper. On New Year’s eve families have a large feast. On New Year’s eve families have a large feast. Chinese have large parades with lots of firecrackers and lion dancing. Chinese have large parades with lots of firecrackers and lion dancing.