Host A Chinese New Year's
Party!
The traditional Chinese
New Year is becoming more and more a celebrated festival around the world, and
it is a really great way to celebrate Chinese culture or just have fun with
friends and family. Usually falling in
late January or February, it is a great time of year to add a little cheer to
cold winter nights. If you are hosting a
Chinese New Year's party this year, here are a few ideas for creating a fun,
traditional, and inexpensive night!
Prepare Your Home For Your
Guests
The New Year in Chinese
culture is a very important time of year, and is a time of new beginnings and a
clean start. Here are a few traditional
ways the Chinese prepare their homes for the New Year.
Clean your home in the
days preceding the New Year to sweep away the bad luck of the year that's
ending. Actually sweeping the dirt from
your home is very symbolic.
Try to see as many of your
family and friends as possible over the first few days of the New Year to fill
your home with loved ones, laughter, and good fortune for the coming year.
Don't argue, cry, or raise
your voice, to avoid setting a negative tone for the coming year.
Avoid white, as it
represents death and mourning in Chinese culture. Don't serve anything white, as it is
considered bad luck.
Decorating Ideas
The color red is very
important in Chinese culture and for the Chinese New Year, and it represents
good fortune and luck for the coming year.
Coins are also traditional symbols of the day. Here are a few great decorating ideas for
your Chinese New Year's party.
Decorate your table using
red and gold. It will create a stunning
look and symbolize good fortune as well.
Peonies are an auspicious
flower in Chinese culture and would make a great centerpiece.
Place a gold coin in an
envelope on each plate. It is a
tradition that adds an authentic touch and is inexpensive to create.
Hang paper lanterns
throughout your home and in your yard.
These are just a few of
the ways you can celebrate this fun and important Chinese festival, and it is a
great excuse to get together with friends and family!
