A tray with various sweets symbolizing sweetness in the coming year.
candy tray
Extended family members like cousins, aunts, and uncles.
relatives
A percussion instrument played by beating with sticks or hands, used in performances.
drum
People related by blood or marriage.
family
A tool to cool oneself or used in traditional dance.
fan
A small dough-wrapped food often filled with meat or vegetables, common during celebrations.
dumpling
The night before New Year’s Day, often celebrated with parties and fireworks.
New Year's Eve
A citrus fruit symbolizing luck and wealth during New Year celebrations.
orange
Decorative lights, often used during festivals.
lantern
Colorful explosives that create visual displays in the sky.
fireworks
Eating utensils used in many Asian cultures.
chopsticks
A citrus fruit similar to oranges, also symbolizing good fortune.
tangerine
Small explosive devices that make loud noises and are often used to scare away evil spirits.
firecrackers
A dumpling made with glutinous rice, often wrapped in bamboo leaves.
rice dumpling
A traditional dance performed in a lion costume, symbolizing power and bringing good fortune.
lion dance
A bowl of rice, often symbolizing a meal or livelihood.
rice bowl
A traditional dance performed with a dragon figure, symbolizing strength and luck.
dragon dance
The money inside red envelopes, believed to bring good fortune.
lucky money
Fried or fresh rolls filled with vegetables or meat, often eaten during festivals.
Spring rolls
Object made of wax that burn with a flame, often used in rituals.
candle
A crispy cookie with a hidden message inside, often given in Chinese restaurants.
Fortune cookie
A communal meal where ingredients are cooked in a shared pot of broth.
hot pot
A traditional Chinese gift usually containing money, given on special occasions like Lunar New Year.
red envelope
The first day of the year, celebrated with events and traditions in many cultures.
New Year's Day