Chinese New Year’s Eve is February 11th, and Chinese New Year’s Day is February 12th, 2021.
Family Reunion Dinner always includes a whole fish which represents surplus and fortune for the new year. Fish is called “yu” which has a similar pronunciation as “surplus.”
Eating dumplings jiaozi. Jiaozi sounds like two words meaning “exchange” and “midnight” so dumplings are emblematic of the exchange between the old and new year.
Fireworks also come from the legend of Nian. Chinese New Year’s Eve sees the largest usage of fireworks on the planet.
Red envelopes, Hong Bao, of money are traditionally given to children.
Temple Fairs include traditional folk performances, puppet shows, blessing ceremonies, and more.
Parades are held worldwide. The dragon is always the final showcase of the Chinese New Year’s parade bringing good luck, a long life, and wisdom.
Many countries celebrate the New Year. These are some traditional New Year’s greetings in different languages:
China: Gōng xī fā cái “Happiness and Prosperity”
Vietnam: Chúc Mùng Năm Mói “Happy New Year
Korea: Sae hae bok manhi bah doo seh yo “Please receive lots of Luck this New Year”
Singapore: Gong xi fa cai “Wishing you prosperity and wealth”
Indonesia: Selamat Tahun Baru, mari kita sambut “Happy New Year, let’s start the New Year with joy.”
The Philippines: Kung Hei Fat Choi “Happy Chinese New Year”
Chinese New Year’s Eve is February 11th, and Chinese New Year’s Day is February 12th, 2021.
Family Reunion Dinner always includes a whole fish which represents surplus and fortune for the new year. Fish is called “yu” which has a similar pronunciation as “surplus.”
Eating dumplings jiaozi. Jiaozi sounds like two words meaning “exchange” and “midnight” so dumplings are emblematic of the exchange between the old and new year.
Fireworks also come from the legend of Nian. Chinese New Year’s Eve sees the largest usage of fireworks on the planet.
Red envelopes, Hong Bao, of money are traditionally given to children.
Temple Fairs include traditional folk performances, puppet shows, blessing ceremonies, and more.
Parades are held worldwide. The dragon is always the final showcase of the Chinese New Year’s parade bringing good luck, a long life, and wisdom.
Many countries celebrate the New Year. These are some traditional New Year’s greetings in different languages:
China: Gōng xī fā cái “Happiness and Prosperity”
Vietnam: Chúc Mùng Năm Mói “Happy New Year
Korea: Sae hae bok manhi bah doo seh yo “Please receive lots of Luck this New Year”
Singapore: Gong xi fa cai “Wishing you prosperity and wealth”
Indonesia: Selamat Tahun Baru, mari kita sambut “Happy New Year, let’s start the New Year with joy.”
The Philippines: Kung Hei Fat Choi “Happy Chinese New Year”
