Chinese New Year is the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar.
Preparing for the festivities involves many time-honoured practices and rituals, each with its unique significance. From embarking on a thorough house cleaning exercise, to decorating the home in auspicious red and shopping for New Year’s goodies (nian huo) including food, clothing and other things that many believe will usher in wealth and prosperity in the new year.
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