AoA Lunar New Year

2. Vietnamese New Year
3. A traditional Gujarati greeting for "Happy New Year"
7. Glutinous rice balls with sweet fillings served in a sweet ginger syrup
10. Many people prepare this table as a display of seven symbolic items that start with the letter "S" in Persian
13. Money gifted in red envelopes; symbolizes good luck and prosperity
14. What a bowl of uncut noodles symbolizes in Chinese New Year tradition
15. A loud tradition believed to scare away evil spirits

1. Korean New Year
4. The 7th animal of the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle; it's associated with hardworking and intelligence
5. The eggs and fresh herbs in this frittata-like dish represent fertility and rebirth during Persian New Year
6. Vietnamese square sticky rice cake with mung beans and pork wrapped in banana leaves
8. This fruit is a staple of Chinese New Year; it symbolizes good fortune due to their golden color and round shape
9. Colorful floor art made with sand, powder, or flour during Hindu New Year and other festivals
11. Traditional Korean soup made with thinly sliced rice cakes in a savory broth
12. Persian New Year