During late January to early February, people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year. Also known as Lunar New Year, people mark the beginning of spring and reunite with family. It’s commonly celebrated in China, South Korea, and Vietnam, it is also celebrated overseas in other countries. People celebrate with their native traditions while watching a 3-hour celebration.
One of the more famous traditions is the iconic firework shows. Fireworks are believed to drive away evil. It is also believed that the first person to launch a firework on New Year will have good luck the rest of the year.
Cleaning the house before New Year’s Eve is also a traditional thing to do. People believe that you can “sweep away” the bad luck. Cleaning is avoided on New Year’s Day to prevent “sweeping away” and good luck. Chinese New Year is a very important holiday as it celebrates the end of winter and the start of a new spring season. From red envelopes to traditional dishes, many Sea Kings celebrate during this time with their families and friends.
One of the most important things about Chinese New Year is the Chinese Zodiacs. These zodiac signs reflect your personality, future, and your love life. This year is the year of the snake, a symbol of wisdom and loyalty.
The zodiac represents a 12-year cycle associated with different animals. The year you’re born determines the animal you are. These animals are believed to influence your personality, career, and relationships.
Chinese teacher, Nancy Wei said, “It’s not only important to know what signs you are, you also have to eat traditional foods and spend time with family.”
While these zodiacs play an important role in the tradition of Chinese New Year, other traditions play an important role. For example, Tristan Stumfall (10) enjoys making dumplings with his family.
“I love spending time with my family during this season and doing traditional things. Chinese New Year represents a new year of good fortune and the beginning of spring.”
Many traditional dishes like dumplings, whole fish, spring rolls, and longevity noodles are all considered lucky foods that bless your upcoming year. Many believe that giving kids red envelopes will ward away evil spirits and give them a long life.
Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays for people around East Asian countries.
Senior Ethan Sung said, “It’s the year’s biggest celebration. It’s kind of like our Christmas in a way. They take off a lot of time from work and school to celebrate together and it is like a big annual festival.”
Chinese New Year is a big deal everywhere around the world as it marks a new beginning for people. The new year is also celebrated in major cities, where they host big parades. Chinese New Year symbolizes fresh starts and new beginnings, bringing good fortune and uniting families.