Chinese new year eve 2018
Chinese New Year's Eve 2018, also known as Chúxī (春节) or Spring Festival's Eve, fell on February 15, 2018. Here are some interesting facts and traditions surrounding Chinese New Year's Eve:
Date: February 15, 2018
Zodiac Animal: 2018 was the Year of the Dog
Traditional Foods:
- Reunion Dinner: A traditional meal eaten with family and friends, typically featuring dishes such as dumplings, fish, niangao (sticky rice cake), and sweet treats like nian gao (sticky rice cake with sweet fillings).
- Dumplings: A symbol of wealth and good luck, dumplings are a staple food during Chinese New Year's Eve.
- Fish: A symbol of abundance and prosperity, fish is often served whole, with the head facing towards the host as a sign of respect.
Traditions:
- Family Reunions: Chinese New Year's Eve is a time for families to come together and strengthen bonds.
- Cleaning the House: A thorough cleaning of the house is believed to sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune.
- Wearing New Clothes: Wearing new clothes on Chinese New Year's Eve is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
- Giving Red Envelopes: Adults give red envelopes filled with money to children and seniors as a symbol of good luck and blessings.
- Watching Traditional Shows: Many families gather to watch traditional Chinese New Year's Eve TV shows, such as the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
Interesting Facts:
- The longest Chinese New Year's Eve dinner in the world was held in 2018, with over 1,000 people participating in a 24-hour feast.
- In China, it's customary to avoid using scissors, knives, and other sharp objects during Chinese New Year's Eve to prevent bad luck.
- The Chinese New Year's Eve TV show, CCTV Spring Festival Gala, is the most-watched TV program in China, with over 700 million viewers in 2018.
Overall, Chinese New Year's Eve is a time for families to come together, share traditional foods and customs, and welcome the new year with hope and optimism.