What to do on Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year 2011 is the most awaited  festival among the Chinese. The Chinese in the mainland China and in other countries of the world celebrate the occasion in a grand way. Chinese New Year Celebration Activities include traditional rituals as well many modern festivities. According to the Chinese calendar, the festivities begin on the first day of the Lunar Moon and ends after fifteen days on the Full Moon Day.  Chinese New Year 2011 will be held on February 3.

Chinese New Year Activities
What to do on Chinese New Year? You can do a large number of things during this festival. The New Year is a celebration of change. Generally, it falls in January or February. Below here we provide you a list of things that you can do during this festival.
Before the New Year Eve

Before the New Year’s Eve, the following things are done.The entire house is cleaned properly.
All the debts are paid.All kinds of differences with friends, family members and business partners are resolved. Red money envelopes, flowers and circular candy tray are purchased.  On the New Year’s EveWhat to do on Chinese New Year Eve? Below here is a list of things to do.

1)Family get together.
2)Reunion dinner.
3)To pay respect to household gods & ancestors.
4) Open all the doors & windows of your house at the midnight to let the old year go.

On New Year’s Day
On the New Year’s Day, you can do many things. You can decorate your house as well as you can prepare special food.

Decoration ideas
Colors: Bright red, gold/orange.
 Fruits: Oranges and tangerines, persimmons, tangerines with leaves intact.
Flowers: It is believed that if flowers bloom on this day, the whole year will be prosperous.

Food ideas
 Jai:  Jai comprises of ginkgo nut, black moss, dried bean curd, bamboo shoots, vermicelli and scallion.
Fish and chicken: Fish & chicken represent prosperity.
Noodles: It represents longevity.
Desserts: It includes oranges, cake.
All  the above mentioned Chinese New Year Celebration Activities help you in celebrating this festival with true spirit.