The first day of Lunar New Year is meant for family time and a fresh start. One of the cherished traditions during Chinese New Year is the exchange of heartfelt greetings and wishes in particular when handing out Laisee, the red pockets.
The zodiac animal for the year 2024 is dragon, the most auspicious symbol of all in Chinese culture. Dragons hold a unique and special place in Chinese culture.
Dragons represent success, prosperity, strength, power and nobility. There are many interesting new year greetings associated with it, as follows:
- “龍年大吉”: Great fortune and good luck in the Year of the Dragon.
- “龍馬精神: Good health, good spirit in the Year of the Dragon.
- “龍鳳呈祥”: May the dragon and phoenix bring prosperity and success.
- “金龍獻瑞”: May the golden dragon bring boundless success.
Chinese people often use these greetings to make decorations with auspicious symbols, primarily in red and gold to adorn their homes and public areas.
