Chinese New Year

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  1. 1. Last year was the year of the Tiger, this year is the year of the ______
  2. 3. cleaning, Symbolises sweeping away any traces of bad luck at this time, but sweeping the house during Lunar New Year is a massive no-no: it is important to collect the dust bunnies in a corner to keep the newly arrived good luck inside the home until at least the fifth day of the New Year.
  3. 6. bao, Also known as red packets to many of us. Giving a red packet is a Chinese New Year tradition to share your own blessings.
  4. 7. letters, These delectable little wafers are a popular snack during CNY and were historically a way for lovers to secretly communicate back in the day.
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  1. 1. dinner, it’s time for the annual feast, where the whole family gets together to celebrate their love and respect for each other and reaffirm the bonds of unity.
  2. 2. kwa, This air-dried meat delicacy is a super popular Chinese New Year tradition here in Singapore, and for deliciously good reason! Order online during Chinese New Year to bag yourself this treat.
  3. 4. tarts, These yummy small parcels of pastry with a certain fruit filling bring good luck and prosperity to the house.
  4. 5. Xi Fa Cai, Happy New Year in Chinese. You may also hear kung hei fat choy, which is the same greeting in Cantonese.