Happy Chinese New Year: Welcome the Year of the Rabbit
Today is the start of the Year of the Rabbit. A couple of things to remember: wear red and do not flip your salmon. Find out why with these quick tips.
1. Red is the color of Chinese New Year. Expect to see lots of bright colors, like orange and yellow, anchored with red. The symbolism behind using the color red is commonly attributed to its association with fire, and fire is said to burn off bad luck. 2. A clean house is a custom for this special day. According to Celebrate Chinese New Year by Elaine A. Kule, Chinese families clean their homes thoroughly before New Year’s Day. The tradition is said to clear out the bad luck so that good luck has room to move in. 3. Among the traditional Chinese food for New Year’s Day are dumplings. Eating sticky foods, like dumplings, is considered good luck because the stickiness is said to hold the family together. Sesame balls that expand during …
