Chinese New Year's Eve is one of the major traditional festivals in China. New Year's Eve is the last night at the end of the year, meaning that the old year has passed and the new year has arrived. New Year's Eve is a day for New Year's Eve, family reunion, and ancestor worship.

New Year's Eve - Customs

1. New Year's Eve dinner

New Year's Eve is extremely important for Chinese people. On this day, people are preparing to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, and have a reunion dinner.

2. Shousui

Shousui, which means stay up till midnight, is one of the traditional activities. Every household lights candles, the whole family gathers, and keeps the "New Year's flame" burning, waiting for the moment of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year.

3. Ancestral Worship

Ancestral worship originates from the Chinese people's moral character of "filial piety as the top priority" and their worship of ancestors. On New Year's Eve, every household will display tribute to worship their ancestors, praying for their good luck and blessings.

New Year's Eve · Blessings

The origin of New Year's Eve is related to the ancient Chinese year-end cleaning ceremony and good wishes for the future. Over time, these customs have gradually become a part of Chinese culture. Wishing you all the best in the new year and good luck in new year!