Lunar New Year: Quick Guide

Hi! As someone who's celebrated the lunar new year festival my whole life, here's what you need to know about Asia's biggest holiday.

Key Points:

• Changes yearly (follows moon calendar)

• 2024 date: February 10

• Lasts 15 days

• Also called Spring Festival or Chinese New Year

Main Traditions:

• Family dinners

• Red envelopes with money

• Fireworks

• Lion dances

• House cleaning before New Year

• New clothes

Lucky Things:

• Red decorations

• Dumplings

• Tangerines

• Gold colors

• Even numbers

Food Must-Haves:

• Fish (for wealth)

• Dumplings (good luck)

• Sweet rice balls

• New Year cake

• Spring rolls

2024 Details:

• Year of the Dragon

• Lucky colors: gold, green

• Best days: February 10-24

Popular Greetings:

• "Gong Xi Fa Cai" (Chinese)

• "Chuc Mung Nam Moi" (Vietnamese)

Remember: It's all about family, fresh starts, and good luck for the new year!