Legend has it that to scare away the beast, the villagers would put up red banners and explode firecrackers and bang drums. New Year traditions vary across Chinese communities, but most ...

Google is celebrating the Lunar New Year, marking the start of the Year of the Snake with a new Google Doodle game. Here's ...

banners, clothing and the iconic red envelopes bear significance. According to Chinatown residents, gifting red envelopes to younger family members is a key Chinese new year custom. Often ...

Eight consecutive public holidays give Chinese residents an opportunity to share meals, attend traditional performances and ...