The Traditions of <br />Chinese New Year.<br />Chinese New Year, also known as <br />Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, marks the <br />start of the year in many Asian cultures.<br />The date falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice on December 21 and is typically celebrated between January 21 and February 20.<br />This year, <br />the Year of the Rabbit, <br />kicks off on January 22.<br />Here’s a look at some of the<br />festival's oldest traditions.<br />Red is the main<br />color of the festival, The color is viewed as <br />auspicious and can be <br />seen in many decorations.<br />Family reunion dinners are <br />held on New Year’s Eve, The menu usually consists of fish for <br />prosperity, dumplings for wealth and <br />glutinous rice cakes for successful careers.<br />Firecrackers and <br />fireworks are a must, It’s a tradition to light<br />firecrackers and fireworks in <br />the first minute of the new year.<br />Families exchange gifts, The most common gift is the <br />red envelope, which contains <br />money and signifies luck
