Decorate your house with red lanterns. Crimson paints the Chinese decoration with great vigour. ALSO READ: Chinese New Year 2025: Dates, animal of the year, significance, celebration and all about ...

Red decorations are a common sight during Chinese new year. It is a lucky colour in China and billions of “red envelopes” are sent to family and friends each year to mark the occasion.

Find out with JoJo and Gran Gran what it is and how it is celebrated. Watch the story of Nian and learn why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year.

(4) 'Can anyone tell us what colour is important for Chinese New Year and what it means?’ (You are looking for awareness of the colour red and that is seen as a lucky colour and will bring good ...