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Celebrations » Chinese New Year » Customs
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Chinese New Year Customs |
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The Chinese civilization is one that holds on to its antique traditions very strongly. With a history of over 5000 years the Chinese are very proud of their cultural heritage.
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Several interesting and curious customs and traditions are an essential part of celebration of the mainly important event of the Chinese namely, the Chinese New Year. This occasion is special time when families come jointly to celebrate. It is also a particular time to memorize members of the family who have died.
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Chinese New Year Customs and Traditions
The New Year celebrations begin from the home. As per traditions the home receives a completely dirt free for welcoming the New Year.
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In the days coming up to New Year all family purchase presents, decorations, food, new embroidery attire and people have their hair cut.
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In the effort to remove the sick fortunate of the year gone by the Chinese furnish their homes a change to welcome the blessings of the New Year.
Chinese people use typically red color to paint their windows and doors, as has been the custom for ages. The red color is in use as a symbol of gladness and is one of the abundantly used colors during the New Year period along with the color gold which symbolizes prosperity and good fate. The red color is as well meant to ward off wicked spirits and omens from the homes of the people.
Lai See is the tradition of giving a present of money in a unique red packet during the New Year's celebration. According to Chinese customs red is a fortunate color. Red and gold both color represents the wealth and the most popular colors for the New Year celebrations. At midnight, fireworks will glow up the entire sky as people's excitement reach its peak.
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