Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Jan. 29 this year. The date is decided by the lunisolar calendar, so it differs from year to year. It celebrates the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. Chinese New Year is 16 days long. People trade red envelopes filled with money and celebrate the Lantern Festival held on day 15. There are also decorations, fireworks, feasts, and markets. Spring cleaning is done during this holiday to welcome new luck for the year. Common foods for the holiday include chicken, spring rolls, yi mein, and nian gao.