New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions:

  • 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”
  • and there are many more!

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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions:

  • 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”
  • and there are many more!