Chinese New Year

During Chinese New Year(Lunar New Year) there are many things that people are pleased to do and celebrate. Some set off firecrackers. It is said that it can get the legendary Chinese monster out and bring the luck for the coming year. Some fly sky lanterns to pray for the safety and peace. On the Chinese New Year’s Eve whole family get together. People call it “reunion”. It is meant perfection like a circle. People prepare a amount of food such as, hot pots, new year cakes, dumplings and so on. Seniorities usually give the red envelops which are even numbers to Children. Furthermore, at the first day of the lunar new year people wake up early and pay a new year visits to their relatives and friends. People compliment others with benediction. Some worship their tombs of ancestors during this delighted festival. Some put up red spring couplets full of blessing on their doors and walls. Some family and friends play some games and gambles to try their luck such as playing dice, poker and Mahjong. It is meaningful for people to celebrate. It is another new initiation.