CHINESE NEW YEAR

CHINESE NEW YEAR
	Chinese New Year is “January 1st of lunar year ”.
	This is the year of the Dragon.
	Many Chinese people live in the big cities of the United States. In ”Chinatown” there is a parade with a large “dragon” and people in costumes. The dragon leads the people in costumes. The dragon leads the people into a good new year.
	Many visitors go to see the parades. There are loud noises and firecrackers. The air is full of smoke and the smell of gunpowder.
	People say ”Gong Hay Fat Choy.” That means, “Have a Happy New Year.”

	The New Year is a giant birthday party. Everyone is one year older on this day. They exchange presents and play games.
	Parents give children money. The money is in red envelopes for good luck.

	The Chinese mark delicious foods for the New Year. They put flowers in their homes. They visit their family and friends.
	Koreans, Japanese, and some other Asians celebrate the New Year on this date.