Chinese New Year in 2012 is coming. It holds the most significant position among all Chinese festivals and holidays. It is often referred to as the spring festival because it signals the beginning of spring. It is a good time when families and friends get together to say bye to the old and welcome the new.

     It is the year of the Dragon in 2012. The dragon is a symbol of strength, goodness, and good luck, and supernatural forces. The dragon is said to be a mythical combination of many animals.

    Traditional Chinese New Year is accompanied by a belief in good fortune.A traditional gift that is small red envelopes filled with “lucky money”. These envelopes are given to children by their family and friends. The red color is used to bring good fortune, and the money inside is used by the children to buy holiday treats. These envelopes symbolize the giving of good fortune.

Throughout the New Year’s season, having a traditional dinner on New Year’s Eve is one of the most important parts of the holiday and the food eaten at this time of year has traditional meanings related to the Chinese New Year. Certain foods are served because they symbolize abundance and good fortune. Besides preparing special dishes, tangerines and oranges are often passed out to children and guests, as they symbolize wealth and good luck.

 It is important to remember that Chinese New Year is not only celebrated in China. Anywhere there are Chinese people, there is a Chinese New Year celebration. The specific activities of the celebration often vary depending on the region, but the basic principles are the same.

 Lighting Orient Co., Limited be on vacation from January 19th to January 29th.

     HAPPY NEW YEAR!