The Chinese New Year's Eve, also known as Chuxi, is on the 23rd or 24th day of the twelfth lunar month. Here's what people typically do on Chuxi in English:
- "Clean the house" - It's believed that cleaning the house on Chuxi will sweep away bad luck and invite good fortune for the new year.
- "Buy New Clothes" - It's a tradition to wear new clothes on New Year's Day, so many people purchase new garments on Chuxi.
- "Prepare a feast" - Families gather to have a special dinner, often called the "Reunion Dinner," which includes a variety of traditional dishes.
- "Offer sacrifices to ancestors" - People often pay their respects to their ancestors by burning incense, offering food, and setting off fireworks.
- "Set off fireworks" - Fireworks are set off at midnight to ward off evil spirits and to bring good luck and prosperity.
- "Watch the Spring Festival Gala" - The Spring Festival Gala is a variety show broadcast on Chinese television on New Year's Eve, and it's a tradition for many families to watch it together.
- "Give red envelopes" - The elder members of the family give red envelopes (hóngbāo) containing money to the younger members as a blessing for the new year.
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