From lucky foods to traditional greetings, we answer your questions about LunarNewYear.
Spring cleaning is a common practice of those celebrating the season. Gearing up to usher in good luck and welcome good fortune for the year is seen as an important practice before the new year arrives.
Staying up late to ring in the new year, much like it is done in American culture is also common. However, fireworks and firecrackers, along with lion and dragon dances, are all thought to be additional elements to ward off evil spirits and frighten bad luck away. Gifting red packets filled with crisp dollar bills to children and the elderly is another important hallmark of the season. The red packets symbolize good luck, the dollar bills have to make up a round, even number and the act of giving and receiving one signals an exchange of a blessing.Dottie Li, Voice and Voice Coach of Rosetta Stone Mandarin, explains, "There are some items that are must-haves such as fish, tofu, bok choy and of course, noodle soup - a traditional meal of choice.
Depending on the region and country, other food are staples such as sweet glutinous rice cakes , sticky rice balls and tik ko ladoo, a crispy ball of sesame seeds and toffee.
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