Usually it starts with cleaning the house from inside out. :)
Then family get together is a must too.
This website gives decent examples of the traditions in CNY
http://www.childbook.com/Chinese-New-Year-Customs-s/190.htm
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).
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.
Eating dumplings is one! There are actually too many to name.
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
Generally, yes, since it is foremost a cultural celebration of Chinese customs and traditions. However, it does have some Buddhist, Taoist and Confucianist influences.
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chinese new year
It is generally secular as it is a cultural celebration of Chinese traditions and customs, but there are Buddhist, Taoist and Confucianist influences.
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