2016 Year of the Fire Monkey – February 8, 2016

Chinese New Year Traditions and Symbols

Like most other holidays, the Chinese New Year is associated with tons of traditions and symbols; three that we find the most interesting are:

1. Dinner: Similar to how you may sit down for a large family meal on Thanksgiving or Christmas, in traditional Chinese culture, dinner on New Year’s Eve is often viewed as the most important meal of the year. So, if you’re looking for ways to celebrate in your own home, consider a family gathering with a feast!
2. Dragons: Did you know that a Chinese cultural belief is that individuals are descendents of dragons? That said, it isn’t unusual to see this particular animal reflected in drawings or costumes. In fact, on certain days throughout the Chinese New Year, it is said that there are even dancing dragon performances!
3. Festival of Lanterns: The Festival of Lanterns, which occurs on the 15th day of the New Year, is known to symbolize the last of the Chinese New Year celebrations. On this day, individuals are known to either A) light lanterns throughout the streets, or B) create paper lanterns on wheels, often in the shape of the animal of the year! Now that you know, get your creative juices flowing and create a monkey lantern of your own!

Source: 1-800-Flowers.com

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