Xin Nian Kuai Le! Happy Chinese New Year! Today we say goodbye to the year of the Rabbit and welcome the year of the Dragon. Take this opportunity to embrace a few Chinese traditions and customs to ring in a year of good fortune.

 

Dress yourself in red and gold- red is the color of happiness and gold is the color of wealth. Eat plenty of oranges and tangerines, they are symbols of good health. Fill your home with fresh flowers; blooming flowers represent prosperity. Finally, gather your family together for a festive dinner feast.

 

These are just a few of many Chinese customs practiced on this day. How do you spend your Chinese New Year?