5 Things You Didn't Know About Lunar New Year

Fun facts about the Lunar New Year

2019 is the year of the Earth Pig that carries fortune and wealth. follow through the fun facts to get yours!

The lantern is a symbol of the Lunar New Year celebration because it symbolizes the wish for a bright and prosperous future.

According to Ancient Chinese tradition, dumplings resemble gold ingots, hence why eating them during Lunar New Year is said to bring wealth to your family.   

Joss paper (or ghost money) is burned as a part of many ritual offerings to the dead. In Vietnamese culture, people tend to burn them on the eve of the Lunar New Year.

The famous sriracha hot sauce originates from the town of Si Racha, Thailand. Despite not being a public holiday in Thailand, Lunar New Year is widely celebrated.

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