During the last month of the Lunar calendar, all Chinese families will be busy baking, cleaning, and shopping for the new year.
And often wear red clothes because it is believed to bring auspiciousness to life.
Normal traditions occurring on the first day involve house gatherings to the families, specifically the elders and families to the oldest and most senior members of their extended families, usually their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, and trading as a courtesy to symbolize wealth and good luck.
It starts with the onset of the Little Year and culminates in the Lantern Festival.
Many families eat vegetarian on Chinese New Year eve, the garlic and preserved meat are eaten on Chinese New Year day.
Through the Presidential Decree it was officially declared as a 1 one day public religious holiday as of 9 April 2002 by President.