Eating dumplings is one! There are actually too many to name.
Chinese new year
It is to celebrate the historical and cultural significance of Chinese customs and traditions, and to welcome the New Year.
Chinese New Year is a celebration of the richness of Chinese culture, traditions and customs. It is also the start of the new year in the Chinese calendar, based on the moon.
Chinese people celebrate Chinese new year because it is a brand new year for Chinese people (and they want to receive red packets).
Generally, yes, since it is foremost a cultural celebration of Chinese customs and traditions. However, it does have some Buddhist, Taoist and Confucianist influences.
It's the same reason that people celebrate Easter or Christmas: it is their tradition. If you are Chinese or are interested in Chinese culture/traditions, you may celebrate Chinese New Year. It is just like westerners celebrating our new year except the Chinese choose to use a different date.
The word for "fish" in Chinese (Yu) sounds like both abundance and wish.For this reason it's common to serve fish as part of the celebration.Read more: Chinese New Year Symbols and Traditions in the Related Links section
On new years day, for them it is the year we were currently in. Some calenders show the day for the Chinese new year... which sometimes varies each year.
Some typical Chinese New Year decorations include red pockets, signs painted with Chinese calligraphy, dragons, posters of the Chinese fortune god, and fans.
Some new years eve traditions include parties to count down to the new year. Quite a few places celebrate with fireworks, and gift giving is common too.
Some new years eve traditions include parties to count down to the new year. Quite a few places celebrate with fireworks, and gift giving is common too.
Mostly during Chinese New Year and some other festivals. Especially this year's Chinese New Year because it is the dragon year. Dragons appear in many different kinds of art as well.