Dos and Donts of Chinese New Year

Do's:

Wish everyone you meet a happy New Year by saying "gong xi fa cai", which translates to: "Have a happy and prosperous New Year!"

Wear articles of red clothing because red symbolizes luck. www.1155815.com

Eat vegetarian food because it's not good to see blood.

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Buy new trousers because the Chinese word for trousers is "fu" (Chinese homonym for wealth). 中华民俗节庆网

Children should stay up as late as possible on New Year's Eve for it is believed that the later they stay up, the longer their parents will live. Chinese Folklores & Festivals Website

Visit family (especially those older than yourself) and friends to pass on your wishes on good fortune for the New Year. (plus kids and single people will receive lai-see lucky red packets full of money. 1155815.cn