Chinese New Year Fun Facts

Chinese celebrate CNY for 15 days.

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During CNY (Chinese New Year), local Chinese will stick upside-down character “福” on their front door. People do this to welcome the luck and happiness to their houses.

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During CNY, people will put coins in every dumplings. This will bring fortune to the family.

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On the first day of CNY, people will not use back doors as access to their house.

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In old days, Chinese will cook bean curd several days before CNY.

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During CNY, parents will NOT discipline their children.

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During CNY, parents will NOT scold their children.

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On New Year eve, most Local Chinese will watch TV shows till early morning of next day.

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Some parents will add scallion "葱“ to their children's dishes. Chinese tradition believes children will achieve better marks in their study as " 葱“ is same pronunciation as " 聪” （smart）.

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In some provinces of China, during CNY ladies will rest and their husbands will do the housework.

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