Chinese New Year is the longest national holiday in China, lasting 15 days, and New Year’s Day is the most important date in the Chinese calendar. Check out some reasons you should celebrate Chinese New Year!
1. Parades
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Chinese New Year parades compete with the best of them: Mardi Gras, Rose Parade, etc.
2. Red Envelopes
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A perfect little red envelope with CASH! No gift receipts or unwanted presents like other holidays, ahem ahem.
3. Lights
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Chinese New Year decorations give Christmas lights a run for their money!
4. Cherry Blossoms
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Cherry Blossom trees teach Christmas trees a lesson or two on less is more!
5. Fireworks
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Celebrants are ENCOURAGED to light explosives, I mean fireworks!
6. Zodiac Years
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You get to celebrate the zodiac year, 2015 is the "Year of the Goat/Sheep!"
7. Food
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Plenty of food to celebrate the occasion! Most Chinese New Year food actually brings good luck! Noodles bring long life and fish bring prosperity. Bring an appetite and maybe some tupperware!
8. Friends & Family
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It is yet another occasion for a family get together.
9. Rituals
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Cleaning and decorating are some rituals that 1/6th of the world will be practicing this Chinese New Year!
10. Marathon Celebration
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Chinese New Year TECHNICALLY lasts 15 days!
Will you be celebrating Chinese New Year? What are your traditions?
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