A foreign friend celebrates Chinese New Year with a Chinese family for the first time and learns about the holiday's customs.
New Year Arrives
今天是中国的。
Today is the Chinese New Year.
Friend
你们家为什么有这么多的东西？
Why does your family have so many red things?
Xiao Wang
的时候，很，让人高兴。
During New Year, the color red is very important; red makes people happy.
A Family Meal
Mom
我们一吃饭。
At New Year, our whole family eats together.
Friend
这些菜真多，也真好吃！
There are so many dishes, and they're really delicious!
Xiao Wang
孩子还会拿到钱，我们叫它。
Children also receive money; we call it a red envelope.
A Lovely Custom
Friend
中国的很！
Chinese New Year is really interesting!
Xiao Wang
对，我们都喜欢和在。
Yes, we all love being together with family.
朋友觉得这是一个很好的。
The friend felt that this was a wonderful culture.