Chinese New Year is Chinas most important traditional festival, with many in

Chinese New Year is Chinas most important traditional festival, with many interesting customs. It is never on January 1. Chinese have a different traditional date for new year. It usually falls in the period from January 21 to February 20. It is the most important time for family. No matter how far Chinese are from their homes, people do whatever they can to get home. Dumplings are a traditional Chinese New Year food and people believe that eating dumplings will bring good luck in the coming year. It is believed that wearing new clothes means a new start and fresh hope.