Chinese New Year Traditional Symbols

The two flowers most associated with the new year are the plum blossom and the water narcissus.

Chinese new year traditional symbols. In chinese the word for fish 鱼 or yú sounds similar to surplus which makes it a dish that symbolizes prosperity. For the past two years however fireworks have been banned in. Family unity is the most important aspect of lunar new year and for the chinese roundness is symbolic of unity which is why the all important reunion dinner has to take place over a round table and oranges and pomelos are presented during the lunar new year.

Red envelopes and fireworks are meant to scare off guonian the monster of the previous 12 months and usher in a lucky new year. Chinese hieroglyphs on the scroll means good luck and on the lantern means double happiness. Traditional symbols of chinese new year spring festival.

Flowers form an important symbol for the chinese new year.