Wishing you a Happy Lunar New Year

by ChatGPT - LNY's introduction:

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is one of the most important traditional holidays celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, Vietnam (Tết), Korea (Seollal), and others. Here’s how you can introduce it:

1. Basic Introduction

Lunar New Year is a festival that marks the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar. It usually falls between late January and mid-February and is celebrated with family reunions, feasts, and various cultural traditions.

2. Key Traditions

- Reunion Dinner: Families gather for a feast on New Year's Eve.

- Red Envelopes (紅包 / 紅封包)**: Elders give money to children and unmarried adults for good luck.

- Fireworks & Lion/Dragon Dances: These are meant to scare away evil spirits and bring prosperity.

- Spring Cleaning: Houses are cleaned before the new year to sweep away bad luck.

- Decorations: Red banners with auspicious phrases are displayed.

3. Zodiac Animals

Each year is associated with one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. For example, 2025 is the Year of the Snake.

4. Common Greetings

- 新年快樂 (Xīnnián kuàilè) – Happy New Year!

- 恭喜發財 (Gōngxǐ fācái) – Wishing you prosperity!

- 萬事如意 (Wànshì rúyì) – May all things go as you wish!