Today is the first day of the Year of the Rooster (鸡年）. Chinese celebrating the lunar New Year lasts 15 days long.
Before the lunar new year, they like to make the wishes by writing "Dui Lian"(对联, couplet) and adhere it on their front door.
At new year eve, it's a family time, all the family members get together with parents having a big dinner. Chinese love to have the food with homophone to good luck, money and happiness. They also like to light up the firecracker at the midnight to greet the new year at the first minute.
The following days, relatives, friends visit each other's home, sending the best wish, exchange gifts, the senior may give lucky money to the kids.
On the 15th day, it's the lantern festival, many places hold the colorful lantern show, it's beautiful and joyful. As the tradition, sweet rice balls are the featured dessert.
鸡年快乐！