The following are some common customs and traditions of the Chinese New Year in English:
1. Spring Festival Decorations - "Spring Festival decorations"
2. Red Envelopes - "Red envelopes" (hóngbāo, a gift of money typically given to children or unmarried ***s)
3. Dragon and Lion Dances - "Dragon and lion dances"
4. Reunion Dinner - "Reunion dinner" (family gathering for a feast on New Year's Eve)
5. Fireworks and Firecrackers - "Fireworks and firecrackers"
6. Family Gatherings - "Family gatherings"
7. Ancestral Worship - "Ancestral worship"
8. Door Gods (Festival Gods) - "Door Gods" (Nianye, protective deities placed on doors)
9. Traditional Foods - "Traditional foods" (such as dumplings, spring rolls, and fish)
10. Auspicious Symbolisms - "Auspicious symbolism" (such as the number 8, the color red, and the use of auspicious phrases)
11. Paper Cuttings - "Paper cuttings" (folk art involving cutting intricate designs into red paper)
12. Calligraphy - "Calligraphy" (writing of auspicious couplets or messages on red paper)
13. Tea Ceremonies - "Tea ceremonies" (part of the welcoming process for guests)
14. Giving of Gifts - "Giving of gifts"
15. Celebrations in the Streets - "Street celebrations"
16. Wearing New Clothes - "Wearing new clothes" (symbolizes a fresh start for the new year)
17. The God of Wealth - "The God of Wealth" (Fú, a deity often depicted with a pot of gold)
These customs and traditions are central to the celebration of the Chinese New Year, which is a time for family, feasting, and the ushering in of good fortune for the coming year.
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